Difference between revisions of "HMAT A44 Vestalia"
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| − | Owned by Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 Mar 1917. | + | Owned by Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 Mar 1917 when she was transferred to the British Admiralty, during which time she completed five journeys from Australiaas a troop ship, and one carrying cargo alone. |
Post war it returned to normal service until sold to Coumantaros Bros in 1933. Owned by a succession of Greek ship owners before being bombed and sunk by German aircraft in Suda Bay on 2 Apr 1941. | Post war it returned to normal service until sold to Coumantaros Bros in 1933. Owned by a succession of Greek ship owners before being bombed and sunk by German aircraft in Suda Bay on 2 Apr 1941. | ||
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| Name | HMAT A44 Vestalia |
| Builder/Built | 1912 Russell & Co, Port Glasgow |
| Type | dry cargo tramp steamer |
| Displacement | 5,528 tons |
| Speed | 15 knots |
Remarks
Owned by Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 Mar 1917 when she was transferred to the British Admiralty, during which time she completed five journeys from Australiaas a troop ship, and one carrying cargo alone.
Post war it returned to normal service until sold to Coumantaros Bros in 1933. Owned by a succession of Greek ship owners before being bombed and sunk by German aircraft in Suda Bay on 2 Apr 1941.