Largest Ship Ever Built In Europe Is Launched

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keywords: belfast ireland, ship launching, oil tanker myrina

Synopsis: The oil tanker Myrina is launched from Belfast Ireland and is the largest ship ever built in Europe measuring 1,050 feet long and weighing in at 191,000 tons...(read more)

Date: 1967
Duration: 00:00:51
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: Ireland

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Largest Ship Ever Built In Europe Is Launched

Largest Ship Ever Built In Europe Is Launched

The largest ship ever built in Europe, the oil tanker “Myrina”, is launched in Belfast, Ireland. Momentarily aground because of tricky winds, she's freed almost immediately. She measures 1,050 feet long, 191,000 tons!