Name: | CARTHAGE |
Type: | Passenger Cargo Ship |
Launched: | 25/04/1910 |
Completed: | 08/1910 |
Builder: | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd |
Yard: | Neptune Yard, Low Walker |
Yard Number: | 828 |
Dimensions: | 5601grt, 2014nrt, 403.0 x 51.3 x 20.4ft |
Engines: | 2 x T4cyl (27, 44 & 53, 53 x 51ins), 800nhp, 9000ihp, 19.0knots |
Engines by: | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws, 19.0knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | n/a |
History: | |
08/1910 | Cie Generale Transatlantique, Marseille |
1914 | French Navy |
04/07/1915 | Sank |
Comments: | Accommodation for 170 x 1st, 94 x 2nd & 70 x 3rd Class passengers |
1914: Used as an armed merchant cruiser & later as a troop transport | |
04/07/1915: Torpedeoed & sunk by U-Boat U21 when at anchor | |
2 miles West of Cape Hellas, whilst discharging munitions |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
Above photo is courtesy of Phil Goodinson
Lloyd's List, Wednesday, 27/04/1910