Richards (Shipbuilders):St. Bees
The St. Bees was a ship constructed by Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd for the Ministry of Public Building and Works:
- Length 220ft 9 in.
- Breadth 44 ft.
- Depth 15ft 6 in.
- Loaded displacement 2700 tons.
Measured for Suez and Panama canal certificates, enabling her to travel to any part of the globe.
Powered by two Ruston and Hornsby 6ARM 4 stroke diesels, each of 1045 shaft horsepower at 600 rev/min.
For full specifications see Richards (Shipbuilders): St Bees Booklet