SS Barlind

Barlind under way
History
Name
  • 1938: Süderau
  • 1945: Empire Content
  • 1946: Svartnes
  • 1947: Barlind
  • 1971: Ikaria
Namesake
Owner
Operator
Port of registry
BuilderDeSchiMAG Seebeck, Wesermünde
Launched1938
CompletedJanuary 1939
Identification
FateScrapped, 1972
General characteristics
Typecoastal steamship
Tonnage1,453 GRT; 713 NRT; 2,110 DWT
Length
  • 274 ft 3 in (83.59 m) overall
  • 260.7 ft (79.5 m) registered
Beam41.5 ft (12.6 m)
Depth14.3 ft (4.4 m)
Decks1
Installed power1 × compound engine + exhaust steam turbine; 209 NHP
Propulsion1 × screw
Sensors &
processing systems
Notessister ship: Norderau

SS Barlind was a steam coaster. She was built in Germany in 1938 for a German shipowner, who named her Süderau. In 1945 the Allies seized her; the UK Ministry of War Transport took possession of her; and she was renamed Empire Content. In 1946 she was transferred the Norwegian Directorate for Enemy Property, and renamed Svartnes. In 1947 she joined the fleet of Fred. Olsen & Co. and was renamed Barlind. In 1971 a Greek owner bought her and renamed her Ikaria. She was bought by Italian ship breakers in 1972.