Historical information
The first regular container services internationally were introduced in Australia in early 1969 with the arrival of the “Encounter Bay” in March 1969
The “Kooringa” was the first purpose-built fully cellular containership in the world built in Australia for the Australian domestic trade routes.
Significance
The MV Kooringa is the first purpose-built fully cellular containership in the world and was built in Australia.
Physical description
Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.
Inscriptions & markings
MV Kanimbla
