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Revision as of 20:29, 23 May 2019
 SS Moreton Bay from the Museums Victoria Collection | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | SS Moreton Bay |
| Builder/Built | 1921 |
| Type | passenger ship |
| Displacement | 14,376 tons |
| Speed | 16 knots |
Remarks
In 1928 she was sold to the White Star Line in London, before being on sold in 1933 to the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line. Requisitioned by the Australian Government for service during WW2. Between 1939 and 1941 she served as an Armed Merchant Cruiser, before being converted to transport troops.
Sent to the breakers in 1957.