1873 Belgic
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The 2,651-ton passenger and cargo ship Belgic
(Yard No. 81) was launched today for the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., Liverpool (White Star Line).
1885 Santiago
The 1,017-ton steel sailing ship Santiago (Yard No. 176) was launched today at high water for Ismay, Imrie & Co. Ltd. (North Western Shipping Co. Ltd., the sailing ship division of the White Star Line).
Santiago was a sister ship of Callao (Yard No. 175) who at the time, having just had her sail and cargo handling machinery fitted, was being got ready to leave Belfast.
1918 500th Yard number
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The 7,764-ton seaplane carrier HMS Vindictive
(Yard No. 500) was launched today for the Admiralty. The vessel was ordered in April 1916 and originally laid down as a cruiser, for the Royal Navy, with the name HMS Cavendish, but the demands of war and advances in aircraft design resulted in the vessel being redesigned as a carrier.
1942 Tanker ship
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The 8,192-ton ‘Ocean’ type tanker Empire Chapman (Yard No. 1080) was launched today for the Ministry of Shipping (managed and operated by Sir R. Ropner & Co.).
1946 Santander
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The 6,612-ton cargo ship Santander (Yard No. 1192) was launched today for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co.