MV Empire Abercorn

Rakaia
History
United Kingdom
Name
  • Empire Abercorn (1944–46)
  • Rakaia (1946–71)
Owner
OperatorNew Zealand Shipping Co 1945–68
Port of registry
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number1230
Launched30 December 1944
Completed30 June 1945
In service1945
Out of service28 March 1968
Identification
FateScrapped in Hong Kong, 1971
General characteristics
Tonnage8,563 GRT, 4,350 NRT, 9,633 DWT
Length474 ft 2 in (144.53 m)
Beam63 ft 3 in (19.28 m)
Depth34 ft 2 in (10.41 m)
Installed power7,500 hp (5,600 kW)
Propulsion1 × Harland & Wolff two-cycle double-acting 8-cylinder diesel
Speed14.5 knots (26.9 km/h)
Capacity367,902 cu ft (10,418 m3) insulated cargo space, 45 passengers (later 40 cadets)
Sensors &
processing systems
Notessister ship: Empire Clarendon

MV Empire Abercorn was a cargo and passenger ship that was built in 1944, renamed MV Rakaia in 1946 and remained in service until 1971.

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