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The Chindwara was launched on 12th May 1949, and she was handed over to B.I. by her builders, Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Limited, Newcastle, on 24th January 1950. Technical Data on Chindwara indicates that she was a cargo vessel of 7,525 gross tons with a length overall of 484 feet 6 inches. She had a total cargo capacity of 610,670 cubic feet, of which 12,780 cubic feet was available for refrigerated cargo. Her 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, single acting diesel engine gave her a service speed of 14 knots. The Chindwara was designed to be a cadet training ship, and she operated in this role from January 1950 until June 1963. Originally, accommodation was provided for 31 cadets in 2 dormitories and an adjacent cabin, all situated on the port side of the shelter deck. Each dormitory had 14 bunks, arranged in 7 tiers of 2, and the cabin provided accommodation for the senior cadet, referred to as a Chief Petty Officer, and his 2 deputies, referred to as Petty Officers. The cadets also had their own separate lounge and dining room. Chindwara carried a full-time cadet instructor officer, who was responsible for ensuring that cadets received structured training, some of which was conducted in a purpose built classroom. In 1952, cadet numbers were increased to 39 by using cabins originally set aside for seamen, and then, in 1959, Chindwara ceased carrying passengers, and the number of cadets was increased to 52. Chindwara’s role as a cadet training ship came to an end in 1963, but, in 1966, she was given a new role as a “cadet training unit”, carrying 16 cadets, a role in which she continued until she was sold in 1971. Photographs and anecdotes are a great way to show that cadets not only worked hard but played hard. Any material that you would like to display would be most gratefully
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