HMAT A24 Benalla
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History | |
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Name | HMAT A24 Benalla |
Builder/Built | 1913 Caird, of Greenock |
Type | passenger / refrigerated cargo steamship (twin screw) |
Displacement | 11,118 tons |
Speed | 14 knots |
Remarks
Built for Pacific & Orient Steam Navigation Co, London. Leased to the Commonwealth until 6 Aug 1917. Refitted at Cockatoo Island Drydock between 1st and 14th October 1915 to transport 1,395 troops. Madeat least three voyages from Australia carrying troops.