| Name: | CITY OF MADRAS launched as RUFFORD HALL |
| Type: | Cargo Ship |
| Launched: | 12/03/1903 |
| Completed: | 05/1903 |
| Builder: | Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd |
| Yard: | Jarrow |
| Yard Number: | 771 |
| Dimensions: | 4684grt, 3048nrt, 395.4 x 49.6 x 29.3ft |
| Engines: | T3cyl (26, 44 & 74 x 48ins), 379nhp |
| Engines by: | Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd, Jarrow |
| Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 10.0knots |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | 118015 |
| History: | |
| 23/04/1903 | Ellerman Lines Ltd (Hall Line Ltd, managers), Liverpool |
| 10/10/1931 | Broken up |
| Comments: | 12/03/1903: Launched as RUFFORD HALL for Hall Line |
| 10/10/1931: Arrived at Savona for breaking up |
Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox
Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox
Above photo of builder's model as RUFFORD HALL is courtesy of Mark Hambly. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Shields Daily News, Friday, 13/03/1903