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Name: TASMANIC
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 15/05/1907
Completed: 06/1907
Builder: R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd
Yard: Hebburn
Yard Number: 417
Dimensions: 3985grt, 2530nrt, 380.4 x 49.0 x 25.7ft
Engines: T3cyl (27, 45 & 75 x 48ins), 481nhp
Engines by: R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, Newcastle
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 10.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
06/1907 Rederi A/B Sirius (WRB Lundgren), Gothenburg
1908 Rederi A/B Transatlantic (WRB Lundgren), Gothenburg
1914 Manager Gunnar Carlsson
05/1935 Broken up
Comments: 22/04/1935: Arrived at Rosyth for breaking up
01/05/1935: Breaking up commenced by Metal Industries Ltd. Cost £6500


Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Jarrow Express, Friday, 17/05/1907