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Name: CITY OF MADRAS launched as RUFFORD HALL
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 12/03/1903
Completed: 05/1903
Builder: Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd
Yard: Jarrow
Yard Number: 771
Dimensions: 4684grt, 3048nrt, 395.4 x 49.6 x 29.3ft
Engines: T3cyl (26, 44 & 74 x 48ins), 379nhp
Engines by: Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Co Ltd, Jarrow
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 10.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 118015
History:
23/04/1903 Ellerman Lines Ltd (Hall Line Ltd, managers), Liverpool
10/10/1931 Broken up
Comments: 12/03/1903: Launched as RUFFORD HALL for Hall Line
10/10/1931: Arrived at Savona for breaking up


Above photo is copyright of Allan C Green. CLICK to enlarge/BACK to return

Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox

Above photo is courtesy of Richard Cox

Shields Daily News, Friday, 13/03/1903