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Type: TSS
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Built: 1932
Launched: 05/05/1932
Acquired:
Entered Service:
Disposed: 1972
Ordered By: Caledonian Steam Packet Co.
Cost: £60.000
Registered: Glasgow
Launched by: HM The Queen
Named after:
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DIMENSIONS |
Length: 262ft
Draught: 10.2ft
Breadth: 32.1ft
Gross tonnage: 801
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Passengers: 1918
Cars: 0
Crew:
Lifeboats (Number of):
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TECHNICAL |
Builders: Harland & Wolff Ltd, Govan
Yard No: 920G
Engine Builders: Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast
Machinery: 3 x steam turbine, Direct drive, Triple screw. 20.65knots on trials 24/06/1932. Converted to Oil Firing 1956
Speed: 20.5 kts
Hoist & Lifts:
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FACILITIES |
She had two lounges – an observation lounge on the promenade deck complete with basket chairs, and a luxurious saloon below that, forward on the main deck. Initially both ships had a small ladies' lounge on the lower deck – this later became officers' accommodation; and there was, besides, the dining saloon on the main deck aft. Additional facilities included a smoke-room bar in Old English style, and a tearoom.
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