Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1920 at Glasgow by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Eng. Co. Ltd. | 16,402 gross | 548.7ft x 70.2ft | Canadian Pacific Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1920 | Dec. 14, launched |
| 1922 | May 5, maiden voyage Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal |
| 1931 | Fitted with single reduction geared turbines by Harland & Wolff, Belfast |
| 1932 | Mainly used for pleasure cruises |
| 1939 | Became armed merchant cruiser HMS Forfar |
| 1940 | December 2, torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-99 off the west coast of Ireland |
Pictures
Montrose
Montrose – 3rd class entrance on C deck
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