Name: | GURNA launched as WAR ZEBRA |
Type: | Cargo Ship |
Launched: | 10/09/1919 |
Completed: | 30/10/1919 |
Builder: | Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd |
Yard: | Jarrow |
Yard Number: | 896 |
Dimensions: | 5248grt, 3228nrt, 399.3 x 52.2 x 28.5ft |
Engines: | T3cyl (27, 44 & 73 x 48ins), 517nhp |
Engines by: | Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd, Jarrow |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 10.5knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 141929 |
History: | |
29/10/1919 | British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd, Glasgow |
29/11/1948 | Broken up |
Comments: | 10/09/1919: Launched as WAR ZEBRA, a B Type standard ship, for the British Government |
1948: Sold to the British Iron & Steel Corporation "BISCO" for £13,000 | |
29/11/1948: Arrived at Rosyth for breaking up by Metal Industries (Salvage) Ltd | |
12/1948: Breaking up commenced |
Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair
Shields Daily News, Saturday, 13/09/1919