| Article number: | 10.10.068 |
The MS Willem Barendsz I was a Dutch whaling factory ship that served the Nederlandsche Maatschappij voor de Walvischvaart (NMW) between 1946 and 1955. The ship was originally built as a tanker in 1931 under the name Pan Gothia by the Götaverken shipyard in Gothenburg, Sweden. After the Second World War, the ship was converted into a whaling factory ship and deployed on expeditions to the Southern Ocean.
Type: Whaling factory ship (mother ship for whaling vessels)
Length: 154.99 metres
Width: 19.57 metres
Draught: 4.44 metres
Gross tonnage (GT): 10,409 GRT
Propulsion: 2 diesel engines of 4,800 hp
Speed: 10 knots
Passenger capacity: 1,456
Shipyard: Götaverken, Gothenburg, Sweden
1931: Delivered as Pan Gothia, a tanker.
1945: Purchased by the NMW and converted into a whaling factory ship.
1946–1955: In service as the Willem Barendsz I on nine whaling expeditions in the waters around Antarctica.
1955: Following the delivery of the Willem Barendsz II, the ship was renamed Bloemendaal and remained in service as a tanker.
1960: Sold to Nitto Hogei KK in Tokyo and renamed Nitto Maru.
1964: Sold to Nippon Suisan KK and renamed Nichiei Maru.
1966: Arrived in Aioi, Japan, and scrapped.
The Willem Barendsz I played a crucial role in the Dutch whaling industry after the war. The ship served as a floating factory for the processing of whale oil and meat, and was essential for supplying whalers in the Southern Ocean. After its active service, the ship was converted and sold to various international companies, a testament to its longevity and versatility.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.10.068 |
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Author |
G. van Schaik - Zillesen |
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Description |
Whaling ship MS "Willem Barendsz I" (1954) with whaling boat - Mij. v.d. Walvisvaart |
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Quality |
line drawings; side view; deck plans; elevations; details |
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Scale |
1 : 200 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text pages |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
125 |
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Details |
The catch boat is the same as in drawing 10.10.069 |
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Remarks |