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Historical
Statistics:
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Builder:
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Cammell
Laird Shipbuilders, Birkenhead, England, UK
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Yard Number:
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921
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Date of Build:
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1927
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Vessel Name:
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Arandora
Star
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Type of Vessel:
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Passenger
/ Cargo ocean liner
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Date Launched:
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1927
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Launched by:
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Maiden Voyage:
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1927
London to Buenos Aires
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Final Commercial Voyage:
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Final Voyage:
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Fate:
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1940
Sunk off the north west
coast of Ireland during the Second World War by U-47 while enroute from
Liverpool to St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. |
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Flag:
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British
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Port of Registry:
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London, England, UK
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Original Owners / Operators:
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Blue
Star Line, London
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Technical
Statistics:
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Length:
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512.2
ft
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Breadth:
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68.3 ft
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Draft:
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34.0
ft
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Gross Registered Tonnage:
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12,847
tons
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Power:
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four
single reduction geared steam turbines driving two screws
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Propulsion:
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two
screws
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Maximum Speed:
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Service Speed:
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16
knots
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Passengers & Crew:
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164
first class passengers and 91 crew
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