Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1923 at Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons | 16,792 gross | 573.3ft x 70.4ft x 43.1ft | Anchor Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1923 | Apr. 17, launched |
| 1923 | Aug. 26, maiden voyage Glasgow - Moville - New York |
| 1937 | November, became troopship |
| 1939 | Rebuilt |
| 1939 | Aug. became armed merchant cruiser |
| 1942 | Troopship |
| 1943 | July 11, attacked by enemy aircraft 320 miles west of Oporto, damaged and set on fire, finally torpedoed and sunk by escorting destroyer |
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