The largest single vessel built under the German reparations agreement–an oil tanker–has been launched at the Deutsche Werft shipyards here. The 18,500 ton vessel was named “Haifa” at launching ceremonies by the wife of Dr. H. Scholtz, director of the Deutsche Werft. The “Haifa,” which is expected to make her first voyage in January, has 20 oil tanks. She will carry oil to Israel from producing countries.
Meanwhile, the “Israel” has left this port for Southampton, England, where, on Tuesday, her Ark will be dedicated by Chief Rabbi Israel Brodie, after which she will said for Haifa, stopping at Gibraltar.
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