| S.S. Ore Chief, lead ship in a trio of 60,000 deadweight ton ore carriers operated by Universe Tankships, a subsidiary of National Bulk Carriers. |
Ore Chief was built by National Bulk Carriers, Kure Shipbuilding Division, Kure, Japan in 1954. All three of these massive ore ships were built during that year, attesting to the capacity and productivity of the Kure yard.
| Ship | Hull# | Built | GRT | DWT | Length | Beam | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ore Chief | 36 | 1954 | 20,910 | 59,580 | 794' | 116'5" | Twin screw ore carrier. |
| Ore Transport | 37 | 1954 | 20,910 | 59,580 | 794' | 116'5" | Twin screw ore carrier. Renamed Canadian Transport, 1978. No longer listed in Lloyds Register 1981/82 edition. Probably scrapped 1979/80. |
| Ore Titan | 38 | 1954 | 20,910 | 59,580 | 794' | 116'5" | Twin screw ore carrier. |
| S.S. Ore Titan. When built, these ships were the largest afloat excepting only the large ocean liners and aircraft carriers. |
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