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Name: MIRZAPORE
Type: Cargo Ship
Launched: 22/02/1921
Completed: 08/1921
Builder: Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Ltd
Yard: High Walker
Yard Number: 962
Dimensions: 6715grt, 4135nrt, 10410dwt, 412.2 x 55.8 x 34.7ft
Engines: 2 x Steam turbines, DR geared, 600nhp
Engines by: CA Parsons & Co Ltd, Newcastle
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 12.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 145453
History:
15/08/1921 Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, Newcastle
02/03/1939 Broken up
Comments: Built for the UK to India & Far East services. Cost £269,127
Accommodation for 4 x 1st Class passengers
Engines installed at North-Eastern Marine Engineering at Wallsend
02/03/1939: Arrived at Briton Ferry for breaking up by TW Ward Ltd


Above: Under the crane at NEM for installation of engines. Photo courtesy of Kevin Blair