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The last voyage to Osaka, Japan, 1959
All photos thanks to Andre Koss.
Photos taken on the last voyage of the "Waalhaven", ex. "Esso Maracay", ex. "Maracay",
to the scrap-yard at Osaka, Japan in 1959.
Andre Koss was seaman on board the Motortug "Barendsz Zee", of Smit's International Towing Co.
"Waalhaven" in tow.
On its way to the Panama Channel.
Repairing a broken link in the middle of the Pacific.
"Waalhaven", heavy listing 15 degrees, caused by leakages.
While pumping the water out of the "Waalhaven", Mate T. Dragt is standing in the rolling waves of the Pacific
with his head just above the waves (see circle).
"Waalhaven" in heavy seas.
Motortug "Barendsz Zee", build 1957 1650 SHP.