Wookata

The Wookata was a passenger-cargo vessel built in 1909 by Mackie & Thompson at their Govan shipyard in Scotland. Throughout her working life, she operated exclusively in the South African coastal trade.

Early Service

Initially owned by the West Coast Shipping Co Ltd, Wookata served from 1909 until 1913, when she was sold to Coast Steamships Ltd.

Later Years and Conversion

In 1936, Wookata was converted into a barge, which resulted in changes to her registered tonnage. She continued in service until the late 1970s, when she was finally cut up for scrap.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Original (Pre-1936)	Post-1936 Conversion
Gross Tonnage	648	568
Net Tonnage	344	500
Length	180ft 3in (54.94m)	Same
Breadth	29ft (8.84m)	Same
Draft	9ft 7in (2.92m)	Same
Official Number	122727	Same

SS Wookata at Flinders Island, South Australia, circa 1910

SS Wookata Loading Cargo at Flinders Island, South Australia, circa 1910

SS Wookata Loading Wool at Flinders Island, South Australia, circa 1910

SS Wookata Loading Cargo at Flinders Island, circa 1910