BuilderFairfield ShipbuildingWhere BuiltGlasgowDate Built1911Length x Breadth132 metresTonnage7527 GRTNumber of passengers499PropulsionTwin screw steam 16 knotsOwners & Previous Names1911-1947 USSCo
1947-1957 Various Greek owners. CYRENIA
1957 Italian ship breakers, Savona Additional NotesA wonderful ship with a fine record. Used firstly on the trans-Pacific service and in latter years on the trans-Tasman service. Used as hospital ship in both world wars. In 1920 engines were converted from coal to oil burning. When sold remained in service for another 10 years under Greek owners.
New Zealand Ship and Marine Society (21st Aug 2019). MAUNGANUI 1911-1947. In Website New Zealand Ship and Marine Society. Retrieved 26th Feb 2021 05:20, from https://nzshipmarine.com/nodes/view/162