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Thursday 19 September 2013

British ro-ro/container ship Atlantic Conveyor 1969-1982



England-flagged, IMO 6926036, callsign GZMM, registered in Liverpool. Requisitioned on 14 April by the British cabinet to be used in the Falklands War. On 25 May 1982 was she hit by an Argentinean Exocet missiles causing the death of 12 crewmembers and 3 days later sunk while towed to safety. Launched on 25 August 1969 at the shipyard of Swan Hunter High Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England with yard number 2. Operated by the Cunard Steamship Company. Tonnage 14.950 tons, summer deadweight 18.146 tons and as dimensions 212,10 x 28,05 x 9,27 metres. Speed 23 knots.