TAROONA 1935 -1959

Particulars of Ship

FlagJ Irwin Last edited by: John Brown

BuilderA Stephen Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltGlasgow Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1935 Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage4286 GRT Last edited by: John Brown

Propulsionnot specifiedOwners & Previous Names1935-1959 Tasmanian Steamers Pty Ltd Melbourne
1959-1989 Greek owners HELLAS
1989 Turkish ship breakers, Aliaga Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesBuilt for Tasmanian Steamers Pty Ltd, a company jointly owned by Huddart Parker Ltd and Union Company for the Launceston - Melbourne passenger service. When new she had two funnels but after war service in 1946 these were replaced by one taller funnel destroying her attractive lines and making her similar to HINEMOA. Her funnel was painted top half Union Company and bottom half Huddart Parker.
During World War 2 used as a fast troop transport and over 4 years carried 100,000 troops on 100 voyages mainly in SW Pacific. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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TAROONA 1935 -1959