Richard Type Ships

*Richard*, bauxite carrier built by the National Bulk Carriers shipyard in Kure, Japan.

Richard and J. Louis were the only two of this type built by National Bulk Carriers, Kure Shipbuilding Division, Kure, Japan. Although built a few years apart and not exactly the same, they were very similar in design. They were used as bulk and bauxite carriers, probably to service Ludwig’s mines in South America.

Richard was propelled by 12,500 horsepower steam turbines geared to a single shaft, giving a service speed of 15.5 knots.

Ship	Hull#	Built	GRT	DWT	Length	Beam	Comments
Richard	60	1957	19,999	32,490	669’6″	90’5″	Bauxite ore carrier. Engine made 1936, fitted 1957.
J. Louis	84	1961	20,253	36,312	669’6″	90’5″	Bulk carrier similar to Richard, hull #60 built by National Bulk Carriers in Kure, Japan.

Richard Type Ships Photos

<em>Richard</em>, bauxite carrier built by the National Bulk Carriers shipyard in Kure, Japan. — *Richard*, bauxite carrier built by the National Bulk Carriers shipyard in Kure, Japan.

<em>J Louis</em> (From: https://shipfax.blogspot.com/2015/02/gypsum-part-1-on-rebound-for-milford.html ) — *J Louis* (From: https://shipfax.blogspot.com/2015/02/gypsum-part-1-on-rebound-for-milford.html )

<em>J Louis</em> mistakenly attacked by Cuba! — *J Louis* mistakenly attacked by Cuba!

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