RMS Caledonia (1925)

History
United Kingdom
Name
  • 1925-1939: RMS Caledonia
  • 1939-1940: HMS Scotstoun
Operator
BuilderAlexander Stephen and Sons, Linthouse, Glasgow
Launched21 April 1925
AcquiredAugust 1939 by the Royal Navy
In service1925
Out of serviceAugust 1939
FateSunk, 13 June 1940
General characteristics
Type
Tonnage17,046 GRT
Length552 ft (168 m)
Beam70.2 ft (21.4 m)
Speed15.5 knots (28.7 km/h; 17.8 mph)
Complement352
Armament

RMS Caledonia was a British ocean liner built by Alexander Stephen and Sons for the Anchor Line which was converted into an armed merchant cruiser during World War II.

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