Carinthia (2), Cunard Line steamship - in cruising colors
Support Norway Heritage: Purchase a copy As can be seen from the picture she had one funnel and two masts. Equipped with twin screw and had a speed of 16 knots. There was accommodation for 240-1st, 460-2nd and 950-3rd class passengers.
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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