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Name: CLAN MACTAVISH
Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
Launched: 09/12/1912
Completed: 06/03/1913
Builder: Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Ltd
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 847
Dimensions: 5816grt, 3626nrt, 450.1 x 57.1 x 26.8ft
Engines: T3cyl (31.5, 52 & 86 x 50ins), 840nhp
Engines by: Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Co Ltd, Wallsend
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 14.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 133100
History:
19/02/1913 The Clan Line Steamers Ltd (Cayzer, Irvine & Co Ltd), Glasgow
16/01/1916 Sank
Comments: 16/01/1916: Sunk by gunfire from SMS MÖWE, 125 miles SxW of Funchal
On a voyage from Wellington to London carrying general cargo


Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Jarrow Express, Friday, 07/03/1913