HMAT A38 Ulysses
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
HMAT A38 Ulysses |
| Builder/Built | 1913 Workman Clark, Belfast |
| Type | Passenger cargo ship (twin screw) |
| Displacement | 14,449 tons |
| Speed | 13.5 knots |
Remarks
Owned by China Mutual SN Co, of London, leased by the Commonwealth until 15 Aug 1917. Made six or more trips from Australia. When not carrying troops along with the other transports she carried general goods to the UK.
On 11 Apr 1942 it was enroute Sydney to Liverpool with cargo when she was sunk by a torpedo from U-160 off the coat of Florida.
List of soldiers carried
George Henry Aspinall
William Edward Butcher MM RMG MID
Henry Thomas Cockram
Aubrey Cecil Dawson
Alexander Donald
Albert John Egan MID