SS Sophocles (1921)

SS Sophocles at the Aberdeen Wharf at Millers Point, New South Wales, on 10 November 1923
History
United Kingdom
Name
  • SS Sophocles
  • Tamaroa
Operator
RouteUK to New Zealand
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number575
Launched22 September 1921
Completed2 February 1922
FateScrapped Faslane 1957
General characteristics
TypePassenger ship
Tonnage12,375 GRT
Length500 ft 3 in (152.48 m)
Beam63 ft 1 in (19.23 m)
Depth of hold39 ft 6 in (12.04 m)
Installed power5,200 s.h.p.
Propulsion2 × Steam turbines
Speed13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph)

SS Sophocles was a 12,300-ton ocean liner of the Aberdeen Line launched in 1921, and later sold to the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line.

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