KARITANE
New Zealand
Karitane (I) 1903-1921. (Cargo) USSCo. 1905-1921.
ON: 118012
IDNo: 1118012
Year: 1903
Name: CAVALIER
Type: Cargo ship
Launched: 14.3.03
Completed: 4.03
Flag: GBR
Owner: Stewart SS Co. (Liverpool) Ltd. (R. Stewart managers)
Builder: S.P. Austin & Co., Wear Dock, Sunderland
Yard No: 221
Link: 1360
Starke: V1903 #111
GRT: 1,376
NRT: 847
LPP: 75.3
Beam: 11.1
Single screw triple expansion engine. 211 nhp, 2 single boilers @ 180 psi. 9 knots.
1905 sold to USSCo. NZ Ltd., r/n KARITANE
1921 wrecked Squally Cove, Deal Is., Bass Strait on 28.12.21 [Devonport to Port Kembla]
Details: Mirimar Ship Index
Photo Credits: The late Allan Green collection Vic Australia