Data for Leeds City class
The Leeds City was one of four vessels delivered from Doxfords, Sunderland to RSL in 1955/56.
The four ships were Victoria City, Leeds City, New Westminster City, and Welsh City.
The Victoria City was involved in a collision off Belguim and sank less than 12 months old.
The Victoria City and Leeds City were the first built of this class in 1955 did not have a heavy lift derrick.
Victoria City: Yard No.806, Launched 9/12/54, Completed March 55.
Leeds City: Yard No.807, Launched 23/02/55, Completed June 55.
New Westminster City: Yard No.814, Launched 28/02/56, Completed June 56.
Welsh City: Yard No.815, Launched 26/04/56, Completed Aug 56.