DescriptionBuilt by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow-in-Furness. Length 161 metres. Twin screw steam turbine. Speed 22 knots. Passengers 560. GRT 13482. Long recognised as the finest ship ever built for the Union Company. Sunk by enemy action off Bougie, Algeria on 11 November 1942 during Operation Torch. All 150 crew were rescued. This photo was taken on 21st September 1936 on maiden voyage arrival in Sydney berthing at Circular Quay East.Number of Images5Date posted4th April 2011ContributorWellington Maritime Museum
Particulars of Ship
BuilderVickers ArmstrongWhere BuiltBarrow on FurnessDate Built1936Length x Breadth161 metresTonnage13482 GRTNumber of passengers560PropulsionTwin screw steam turbine 22 knotsOwners & Previous Names1936-1942 USSCoAdditional NotesLong recognised as the finest ship ever built for the Union Company. Sunk by enemy action off Bougie, Algeria on 11 November 1942 during Operation Torch. All 150 crew were rescued.
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