2 - Screw. 4 Steam Turbines DR geared to 2 screw shafts. 220lb 1977nhp
First owner
First port of register
Registration date
Commonwealth Government Line of Steamers, Adelaide
Adelaide
Other names
Subsequent owner and registration history
1928 White Star Line Ltd. - G. Thompson & Co. Ltd., London 1933 Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line - same managers 1941 managers Shaw Savill & Albion Co. Ltd.
Vessel history
Maiden voyage commenced 4th January 1922 from London via Suez to Australia. She was a sister to JERVIS BAY. Transferred to the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line in 1933. Served as a troopship during WW2. Refitted 1948-9 following the War's end. Her last sailing departed 11th January 1957.
Remarks
End year
Fate / Status
1957
Broken Up 22/08/1957
Disposal Detail
Arrived at Barrow for breaking by T. W. Ward Ltd.
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Victoria State Library Green Collection
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purchased card
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LARGS BAY
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