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Apple82, such great news that these 2 venerable old girls will see further service rather than the ignominious scrappers torch, FG86 posted on here that they were in good condition for ships that had been laid up for so long, I wonder how much the Egyptians are paying for them?
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I'm sure this has been posted here before, but the book "A Great Fleet of Ships" by S.C. Heal is a mighty good read/reference for all who may have sailed on, or are just interested in the history of these Canadian -Built vessels.
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Mike, I think the poster was referring to the Fort Rosalie class replenishment ships which were built in the late 70's - both built by Scott Lithgow in Greenock, rather than the wartime Fort Class which I think were tankers of the 1940's?
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They were built in Canada to a British design, and supplemented the more famous Liberty ships built in the USA. My Dad's last ship at the end of the War was the Fort Spokane which was originally built and named as one of the "Park" ships. Dad was 2nd Mate, running supplies and Bedford lorries to Poland after the Armistice. The Bedfords all had tool kits supplies with them, and I still have a few ring spanners in the shed that are a testament to their quality!! Regards.
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Forts.
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