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Name: DROTTNING VICTORIA
Type: Passenger & Train Ferry
Launched: 22/02/1909
Completed: 06/1909
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 802
Dimensions: 3074grt, 1144nrt, 368.3 x 50.1 x 22.2ft
Engines: 2 x T3cyl (23.5, 38.5 & 63 x 36ins), 476nhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 16.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
06/1909 Svenska Statens Järnväger, Trelleborg
1Q/1969 Broken up
Comments: 1939: Requisitioned by the Swedish Navy as an auxiliary minelayer
1940: Returned to owners
1953: Rebuilt with wider funnels
1Q/1969: Broken up at Ystad by Persöner A/B


Above image is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

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Lloyd's List, Tuesday, 23/02/1909