Methane Progress
Ship Number
1653
Vessel Type
Liquefied Gas Carrier
Built
Belfast
Yard
Musgrave Yard
Slip Number
15
Launch Date
September 19, 1963
Launched By
Lady Jones
Delivered
May 26, 1964
Owner
Methane Tanker Finance Ltd
Weight
21875 grt
BP Length
575 feet
Breadth
81-6 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
17.5 knots
Propulsion
Double Reduction (D.R.) Geared Turbine 12,500 S.H.P.
Official No.
Registered
Fate
Scrapped
 Methane Progress

1981 laid-up alongside sistership Methane Princess on the river Fal.
 
Both vessels were formerly trading between N. Africa and Canvey Island. Managed and operated by Shell on behalf of the Gas Council.
 
September 1986 arrived Castellon, Spain in tow for demolition.