SS Lesbian (1923)

SS Lesbian
History
NameLesbian
NamesakeLesbians
Owner
  • Ellerman Lines Ltd (1923–40)
  • Vichy French Government (1940–41)
Operator
  • Ellerman Lines Ltd (1923–36)
  • Ellerman & Papayanni Lines Ltd (1937–40)
  • Vichy French Government (1940–41)
Port of registry
  • Liverpool (1923–40)
  • Vichy France (1940–41)
BuilderSwan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne
Yard number1211
Launched31 July 1923
Identification
FateScuttled 14 July 1941
General characteristics
Tonnage2,352 GRT
Length272 ft 1 in (82.93 m)
Beam41 ft 7 in (12.67 m)
Depth19 ft 9 in (6.02 m)
Propulsion1 x triple expansion steam engine (Wallsend Slipway Co, Newcastle upon Tyne) 274 hp (204 kW)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h)

Lesbian was a 2,352 GRT cargo ship which was built by Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1923 for Ellerman Lines Ltd. She was seized in 1940 by the Vichy French forces.

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