A Thousan d-mile Haul
24th November 1961, Page 38
24th November 1961
Page 38
Page 38, 24th November 1961
— A Thousan d-mile Haul
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Watercraft, Agricultural Machinery, Landing Craft, Ferry, Tractor, Landing Ship, Tank, Ship, Hospitality / Recreation
AWIDE load of radar equipment last Friday reached its destination at Shannon Airport, after being moved by road from 1,11m. West Germany. The 1,010-mile journey involved, two ferry crossings and took 12 days" travelling time.
The load was moved by Evan Cook, of London, S.E.15, after being collected by their Rotterdam agent, W. Moll and Co., Ltd. It was moved across the Channel by ferry service, and again across the Irish Sea on a ship. Both ships were Transport Ferry Services vessels. The load was hauled in Ireland by an Ulster Transport Authority tractor.
The equipment was 24 ft. long, 11 ft. 6 in. wide, and 10 ft. 10 in. high. Customs requirements were kept to a minimum by sealing the load at the point of