| Name: | DESTERRO |
| Type: | Passenger Cargo Ship |
| Launched: | 24/08/1889 |
| Completed: | 10/1889 |
| Builder: | R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd |
| Yard: | Hebburn |
| Yard Number: | 288 |
| Dimensions: | 1495grt, 918nrt, 265.7 x 34.1 x 17.8ft |
| Engines: | 2 x T3cyl (18, 28 & 44 x 27ins), 205nhp |
| Engines by: | R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, Newcastle |
| Propulsion: | 2 x Screws, 11.5knots |
| Construction: | Steel |
| Reg Number: | n/a |
| History: | |
| 10/1889 | Cia Nacional de Nav a Vap, Rio de Janeiro |
| 1894 | Lloyd Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro |
| 1913 | Renamed FLORIANOPOLIS |
| 1923 | Renamed COMMANDANTE VASCONCELLOS |
| 1931 | Renamed JOAQUIM TAVORA |
| 1935 | Broken up |
| Comments: |
Above photo of the builder's model is copyright of Bonhams
Above photo of the builder's model is copyright of Bonhams. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Above photo of the builder's model is copyright of Bonhams. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return
Above photo of the builder's model plaque is copyright of Bonhams
The Marine Engineer, 01/10/1889