Iron Baron

Iron Baron (7950 tons dwt) was built in 1936 by Lithgows at Port Glasgow as an Ore Carrier for Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd. The first ship of the 'Chieftain' class she worked between Whyalla and Newcastle carrying ironstone until sold in 1966. The ship is seen here unloading at Steel Works Wharf, Newcastle in 1936. Destination for the ore, a blast furnace with associated Cowpar stoves are visible on the right.