269        M.S.C. BISON

 

One of four sister ships built for the Canal, the others being MSC Archer, MSC Arrow & MSC Badger. Served in the canal until 1966 when decommissioned, towed to Troon for breaking by West of Scotland Shipbreaking.

 

Built                   1939

 

Dimensions        88’0” L.B.P.x 23’0”

 

Tonnage             Gross 144

 

Machinery          single screw      I.H.P. 750