Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1925 at Barrow by Vickers Ltd. | 20,277 gross | 600.7ft x 73.8ft | Cunard Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1925 | Laid down as the Servia but was launched for Cunard-White Star Line as the Carinthia on February 24th |
| 1925 | Aug. 22; departed on her maiden voyage Liverpool - New York |
| 1925 | Liverpool - New York |
| 1929 | Sept.3, converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser |
| 1940 | June 6, torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U.46 off North Ireland, 4 lives lost |
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