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World War 1, Middle East, Egypt, Suez, HMAT Port Lincoln, 1915
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Overview
Ship A17 docked at Port Tewfik, Suez
Historical information
Owners were the Commonwealth and Dominion Line, London. From 1912 the owners negotiated a contract with the Victorian state government to carry emigrants. She could carry 600 steerage class passengers between decks in dormitories. The ship was leased in 1914 by the Commonwealth of Australia until 26 Sep 1917 (see below). She completed eight transport voyages from Australia.
After WW1 her name changed three times with ownership. SS Cambrian Princess in 1927, Clan Graham in 1930, and Maritima in 1938. She was torpedoed and sunk by submarine (U-522) 640 kilometers north east of St Johns Newfoundland on 2 Nov 1942 while carrying explosives and general cargo to Glasgow from New York. 32 members of her crew died.
Details
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cwa-org-32-P2005.152.1s
Item type
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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