Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1913 at Stettin by AG Vulcan | 21,833 gross | 589.9ft x 75.2ft | Canadian Pacific Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1913 | Dec. 20, launched as Admiral von Tirpitz for HAPAG, renamed Tirpitz shortly after |
| 1920 | December, delivered to Britain, served as troopship |
| 1921 | July 25, taken over by Canadian Pacific Line |
| 1922 | June 2, renamed Empress of Australia, used for transpacific service |
| 1923 | September, participated in the rescue work at Yokohama after the earthquake there |
| 1926 | New engines fitted by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Eng. Co. Ltd. |
| 1927 | June 25, first voyage Southampton - Cherbourg - Quebec |
| 1929 | Nov. 14, departed from Southampton for a 163 days duration ROUND THE WORLD CRUISE |
| 1939 | May 6, departed from Portsmouth with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for Canada |
| 1939 | September, became troopship |
| 1952 | May, sold for scrapping at Inverkeithing |
Pictures
Empress of Australia – Empress of Australia (left) and Empress of Canada (right)…
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