M.V. Badagry Palm. Launch day Sunderland 1979 (c) Unknown
Fitting out
At the fitting out quay 02/08/79. © C.Howell
Fitting out 13/09/79. © Paul Strathdee
The above images were taken during September, October and November 1979 whilst the Badagry Palm was fitting out by Ch/O Adrian Hobbins (Standing by the vessel during the fitting out) and Graham Hobbins
Drydocking on the Tyne
Taken by Ch/O Adrian Hobbins when the ship was at Middle Docks on the Tyne
I’m not sure if these images are unique. They are the only ones I’ve ever seen of the Badagry Palm leaving the builders yard to go and load for her maiden voyage 12/11/79. Photos by Graham Hobbins