AWATEA 1936-1942

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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 Images5 Last edited by: John Brown

Date posted4th April 2011ContributorWellington Maritime Museum

Particulars of Ship

BuilderVickers Armstrong Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltBarrow on Furness Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1936 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth161 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage13482 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers560 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionTwin screw steam turbine 22 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1936-1942 USSCo Last edited by: John Brown

Additional 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. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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AWATEA 1936-1942