Difference between revisions of "SS Karmala"
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==Remarks== | ==Remarks== | ||
| − | Built for Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation | + | Built for Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation & Coy of London and used on the India/Far East service. Acted as the HQ ship for Indian Expeditionary Force during the Tanga operation. In 1915 she was returned to merchant service. Capable of carrying 147 passengers, she would have carried many more troops. Scrapped in 1932. Requisitioned as North Atlantic transport. 1932 Apr.: Sold for breaking up. |
==Soldiers carried== | ==Soldiers carried== | ||
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===England to Fremantle 1 July - 10 August 1919=== | ===England to Fremantle 1 July - 10 August 1919=== | ||
* [[Francis Henry Kingston]] | * [[Francis Henry Kingston]] | ||
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[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
Revision as of 23:49, 24 August 2021
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| History | |
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| Name | SS Karmala |
| Owner | Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. |
| Builder | Cammell Laird & Co, Birkenhead |
| Completed | 1914 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 8,948 tons |
| Propulsion | steel twin screw |
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Remarks
Built for Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation & Coy of London and used on the India/Far East service. Acted as the HQ ship for Indian Expeditionary Force during the Tanga operation. In 1915 she was returned to merchant service. Capable of carrying 147 passengers, she would have carried many more troops. Scrapped in 1932. Requisitioned as North Atlantic transport. 1932 Apr.: Sold for breaking up.