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Saturday, 6 May 2023

Tanker Universe Commander launched at Kure, Japan according to the Australia Station Intelligence Summary dated 8 May 1957

An item reported that by National Bulk Carriers, Kure, Japan on 31 March the tanker Universe Commander (1) was launched, 5 months after she was laid down and expected in May. She was a sister ship of the 84,730 tons deadweight Universe Leader and in the next 18 months were 5 more of this kind scheduled to be built.

Note

1. IMO 5373543, Liberia-flagged, gross tonnage 51,398 tons, summer deadweight 90,607 tons.

Source

Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.

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