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Name: ST MARGARETS
Type: Cable Ship
Launched: 13/10/1943
Completed: 04/1944
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 1800
Dimensions: 1959grt, 252.0 x 36.4 x 22.3ft
Engines: 2 x T3cyl (18, 22 & 36 x 24ins), 194nhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 2 x Screws
Construction: Steel
Armament: 1 x 4.0ins, 4 x 1 x 20mm, 1 x 4pdr guns
History:
04/1944 The Admiralty - British Royal Navy
1948 Admiralty Cable Service
1975 Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service
1989 Broken up
Comments: 1989: Broken up by HG Pounds at Portsmouth


Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship