HMT Andes
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | HMT Andes |
| Owner | Royal Mail Lines Ltd |
| Builder | Harland & Wolff, Belfast |
| Yard number | 1005 |
| Launched | 7 Mar 1939 |
| Completed | 24 Sep 1939 |
| Out of service | 4 May 1971 |
| Fate | scrapped |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger ship |
| Tonnage | 25,689 tons |
| Length | 669'10" |
| Beam | 83' 6" |
| Depth | 29'3" |
| Propulsion | Twin screw |
| Speed | 21 knots |
| Capacity | 4,096 troops; or 528 passengers |
Remarks
Built for mail, passenger and refrigerated cargo service from Southampton to Brazil and River Plate but was used as a troopship in World War II immediately on completion. In troop service she broke three speed records for long-distance voyages. First commercial voyage January 1948. Converted to full-time cruise liner 1960, based at Southampton.
Sold for breaking up at Ghent, Belgium, for £325,000; handed over 7 May 1971.