SS Carpentaria
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | SS Carpentaria |
| Builder/Built | 1901 in Glasgow |
| Type | Passenger / cargo |
| Displacement | 5,766 tons |
| Speed | 16.5 knots |
Remarks
Owned by the British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd of Calcutta.
She is what is known as a shelter-deck steamer, that is, with a full sweep of decking running right fore and aft, and possessed, comparatively speaking, limited passenger accommodation, and still less top hamper.