BC Coastal Ship. 1200 Passenger accommodation. 17.3.28 Left Clyde for Vancouver via Palmas (29th) and Panama Canal. 23.3.28 At Swansea. Called at Plymouth for shelter due to severe weather. 1962 withdrawn from service. 12/1963 Towed to Blaine, Washington State and became a floating restaurant which was not a success. 1967 sold for use as restaurant at Seattle which was also not a success. 12/1967 at Seattle for use again as a restaurant which was still unsuccessful.
Remarks
First commander, Captain R N Stuart, VC, DSO, RNR.
End year
Fate / Status
1976
Dismantled
Disposal Detail
08/1976 part dismantled at Lake Union. 1977 remains broken up.
Launching of Princess Elaine
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Princess Elaine
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Princess Elaine
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