The Falklands Everards.....
Thank You “ Corrientes”,that explains it.The ‘Everard ships were really Comben Longstaff ships which retained their names when Comben Longstaff was taken over in 1980.
(Reading into a part history of Comben Longstaff,published by Mark Rowbotham in Shipping Today & Yesterday-May 2010)
‘On 30th April 1980 the ownership of Comben Longstaff was transferred to F.T.Everard & Sons Ltd.
The 9 Comben Longstaff ships were quickly integrated into the Everards fleet,retaining their names and hull colouring,but with Everards funnel colours.
The Leicesterbrook and Lincolnbrook were the two ships which sailed for the Falklands in late 82.Both were of 1,599 grt built 76/7,and unlike the usual Comben Longstaff vessels,were fitted from new with hydraulic cranes which proved very reliable in operation.
They made several voyages to the Falklands carrying a variety of military hardware and stores and were particularly well-suited to the transport of Chinook helicopters. “
Fates:
LEICESTERBROOK Sold 1991. Foundered SE of Cabo Verde Islands 15.10.99.
LINCOLNBROOK (Pic below) Sold 1986 . Foundered mid-N.Atlantic 30.01.08
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