MV Scantic
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Scantic was a 326 GRT coaster that was built in 1936 by Noord Nederland Scheepsmakkerij, Groningen as Dr Colijn for a Dutch owner. In 1940, she was transferred to the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) and renamed Empire Crocus. In 1947, she was sold into merchant service and renamed Stainton. A further sale in 1951 saw her renamed Benwood. In 1955 she was sold to Finland and renamed Monica. A further sale to Sweden in 1957 saw her renamed Mona. In 1963, she was sold to Denmark and renamed Scantic, serving until 7 December 1964 when she foundered in St Georges Channel, United Kingdom.
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Builder | Noord Nederland Scheepsmakkerij |
Yard number | 152 |
Launched | 1936 |
Out of service | 1964 |
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Fate | Sank |
General characteristics | |
Tonnage | |
Length | 42.52 m (139 ft 6 in) overall |
Beam | 6.99 m (22 ft 11 in) |
Depth | 2.71 m (8 ft 11 in) |
Propulsion | 6-cylinder MWM Diesel engine |
Complement | 5 (Scantic) |
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