DEVON

UK

Devon (II) 1915-1941.

ON: 139098

IDNo: 1139098

Year: 1915

Name: DEVON

Type: Passenger/cargo (ref)

Flag: GBR London.

Launch Date: 12.14

Date of completion: 1.11.15

Owner: Federal SN Co Ltd., GBR London.

Builder: Ateliers et Chantiers de France, Dunkirk, FRA

Link: 1726

Yard No: 98

V1915 #109

GRT: 9,661

LPP: 144.3

Beam: 18.3

2T-12 knots.

Laid down as CORNWALL for Federal SN Co.

Towed to London on 2-6-1915 due to the German invasion of France.

Completed by Silley, Weir & Co., London as DEVON for Federal SN Co.

1934 sold to British India SN Co. and converted to a cadet ship. Same name.

1941 scuttled by German raider (HSK-7/KOMET) 200 miles SW of the Galapagos Is. 4.08S 92.23W on 19.8.41 [Tyne-Auckland]

Details: Mirimar Ship Index

Photo Credits: Trove Australian National Library