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Name: BRITISH ISLES
Type: Tanker
Launched: 20/08/1917
Completed: 11/1917
Builder: Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Ltd
Yard: Low Walker
Yard Number: 894
Dimensions: 7108grt, 4427nrt, 430.2 x 57.0 x 33.7ft
Engines: T3cyl (27, 45 & 74 x 54ins), 618nhp
Engines by: North-Eastern Marine Engineering Co Ltd, Wallsend
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 10.5knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 140406
History:
02/11/1917 British Tanker Co Ltd, London
29/04/1938 Broken up
Comments: 29/04/1938: Arrived at Rotterdam for delivery to Dutch breakers


Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above photo is courtesy of Greek Shipping Miracle