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New Israel Freighter Launched in Germany; Built Under Reparations Pact

December 3, 1959
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A new freighter, built for the Zim-Israel Navigation firm, was launched here today. The vessel, named “Natanya,” with a capacity of 5,600 tons, can reach a speed of 14.7 knots. The ship was constructed by the Orenstein-Koppel Werft company here under terms of the reparations agreement with Israel.

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