HMAT A31 Ajana
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| History | |
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| Name | HMAT A31 Ajana |
| Builder/Built | Russell & Co, Port Glasgow |
| Type | passenger / refrigerated cargo |
| Displacement | 7,759 tons |
| Speed | 13 knots |
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Remarks
Built for Australind Steam Ship Co Ltd, London. Leased to the Commonwealth until 12 May 1917 when her management was taken over by the British Admiralty. Underwent conversion to a troopship at Cockatoo Island Drydock on the 9th and 10th December 1914 to transport 427 troops and 304 horses.
Made five journeys from Australia carrying troops to the battle fields of Egypt and Europe.
On 14 Apr 1917 she was attacked by a U-Boat in the English Channel but was able to escape, and was chased for a second time by a U-Boat of the NW coast of Ireland on 29 Jul 1917, and again successfully evaded her predator.