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BRAZIL : EAST COAST
Compania Bahiana de Navigacion a Vapor
Established
in 1853 following the merger of two local companies in Salvador, it
came under the management of Brazilian Lloyd from 1891 until 1900
Principe de Groa Para
Built in 1879 by Thames Ironworks, London
225 ft : 744 GRT
Engine : Oscillating 43.5 and 43.5 in x 54 in by J Penn & Sons of London
Wrecked at Penedo in 1892
Conselheiro Dantas (1894-1908)
Built in 1903 by Russell & Co at Greenock as subcontractor to JG Kincaid & Co
135 ft : 249 GRT
Engine : Triple expansion 11, 17 and 28 in x 18 in by JG Kincaid of Greenock
Sold in 1908 to Empresa de Navegacao de Bahia
RIVER PARNAIBA
The
river runs inland from the Atlantic Ocean from near the city of
Parnaiba and marks the boundary between the states of Piaui and Maranhao
Piauhi
Built in 1907 by Tranmere Bay Development Co at Birkenhead
101.6 ft : 122 GRT
Engines : 2 x single cylinder, 15.5 in x 35 in
Igaragsu
Built in 1908 by Tranmere Bay Development Co at Birkenhead
101.6 ft : 122 GRT
Engines : 2 x single cylinder, 15.5 in x 35 in
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