Name: | VARSOVA |
Type: | Passenger Cargo Ship |
Launched: | 09/06/1914 |
Completed: | 08/1914 |
Builder: | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd |
Yard: | Neptune Yard, Low Walker |
Yard Number: | 932 |
Dimensions: | 4691grt, 1957nrt, 390.2 x 53.3 x 24.0ft |
Engines: | 2 x T3cyl (20.5, 35 & 60 x 45ins), 987nhp |
Engines by: | Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd |
Propulsion: | 2 x Screws, 12.5knots |
Construction: | Steel |
Reg Number: | 136312 |
History: | |
08/08/1914 | British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd, Glasgow |
12/07/1949 | Broken up |
Comments: | Built for the "Fast Gulf" mail run from Bombay to Basrah via intermediate ports |
Accommodation for 32 x 1st class, 24 x 2nd class & 1160 x deck passengers | |
Sold at Bombay to BISCO for £17500 & towed to the UK | |
06/07/1949: Arrived at Rosyth for breaking up | |
12/07/1949: Breaking up commenced by Metal Industries Ltd |
Above photo is courtesy of Photoship
The Scotsman, Thursday, 11/06/1914