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GEORGIC
| Photographer: | Gordy [View profile] | Title: | GEORGIC | Added: | Jul 17, 2012 | | Captured: | | IMO: | Unavailable | Hits: | 2,161 | | Photo Category: |
Cruise Ships and Liners built before 1950 | | Description: | GEORGIC
UK
Name: MV Georgic
Owner: 1932-1934: White Star Line
1934-1949: Cunard White Star Line
1949-1956: Cunard Line
Route: Liverpool - New York
Completed: 1931
Maiden voyage: 25 June 1932
In service: 1932-1941, 1945-1956
Out of service: 1956
Fate: Bombed and sunk July 1941, salvaged by Shipbreaking Industries Ltd October 1941, refloated and refurbished 1942-1944, resumed service as a troop transport in 1945, resumed civilian service 1948, scrapped 1956.
Status: Scrapped 1956
General characteristics
Tonnage: 27,759 gross tons
Length: 711 ft
Propulsion: Twin propellers, diesel electric propulsion
Speed: 19 knots
Details: Wikipedia
Photo Credits: The Late Allan Green Collection Vic Australia
Cheers and GB
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She looked better with her two funnels if I am correct Mr Dot |
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as built, the georgic was a splendid design, but looked rather spartin after her wartime rebuild! a real nice post, thanks, mrdot. |
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