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| History | |
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| Name | HMAT A44 Vestalia |
| Builder | Russell & Co, Port Glasgow |
| Completed | 1912 |
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| Tonnage | 5,528 tons |
| Speed | 15 knots (27.78 kph) |
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 Australia as 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.