SS Trienza
From Our Contribution
 AWM Photo I 28076 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | SS Trienza |
| Owner | British Phosphate Commission |
| Launched | 1938 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | bulk cargo |
| Tonnage | 6,378 tons |
| Speed | 11.75 knots |
| Capacity | 12 passengers |
Remarks
SS Trienza, along with SS Triadic operated a service between Australia and the Pacific Ocean island of Nauru during the 1940's and 1950's. They used to carry cargo and some passengers between Australia and Nauru, and they would bring mined superphosphate back to Australia from Nauru. However, between 26 Aug 1942 and 13 Sep 1945 Nauru was occupied by Japanese forces.
On 12 Jun 1940 SS Trienza reported seeing the Italian MV Romolo, and this assisted the HMAS Manoora to intercept the Italian vessel some 220 miles (370 kms) southwest of Naru Island. When challenged the Ronmolo was set on fire and abandoned by her crew.
Soldiers carried
Rabaul, New Britain to Melbourne 20 - 29 December 1945
Ship arrived at 6:12 am carrying three soldiers with connections to the Armadale district: