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Building & Launch "Sylvan Arrow (2)" - Part-1
TS Sylvan Arrow
Tanker, yardnumber 450, 1954
Client: Rispond Tanker Ltd. Edinburgh, Schotland
Dimensions: 192.02 x 26.21 x 13.71 meter. NDSM/Parsons, 2 stage steam turbines.
Launch from Way no. 5 op May 22nd 1954, Completed February 25th1955.
First keel segment laid down.
First keel segment laid down.
"Sylvan Arrow (2) under construction, on Way no. 5.
"Sylvan Arrow (2) on Way no. 5.
"Sylvan Arrow (2) on Way no. 5, almost ready for her launch.
Arrival of the Sponsor and Director members for the launch and naming ceremony.
Flowergirl presents the sponsor flowers.
Flowergirl presents the sponsor flowers.
Christening the "Sylvan Arrow (2)".
The big moment.
Launch of the "Sylvan Arrow (2)".