TSS Duke of Argyll (1956)

History
United Kingdom
Name1956–1975: Duke of Argyll
Owner
Operator
Port of registryLancaster, United Kingdom
Route1956–1975: Heysham - Belfast
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number1541
Launched12 January 1956
Maiden voyage27 September 1956
Out of service1975
IdentificationIMO number: 5094460
FateSold to Greece, 1975
Greece
Name
  • 1975–1987: Neptunia
  • 1987–1994: Corinthia
Owner
  • 1975–1987: Libra Maritime
  • 1987–1994: Hellenic Maritime Lines
Operator
  • 1975–1987: Libra Maritime
  • 1987–1994: Hellenic Maritime Lines
Out of service1987
FateSold to Hong Kong, 1994
Hong Kong
Name
  • 1994–1995: Faith Power
  • 1995–1995: Fairy Princess
  • 1995–1995: Zenith
Owner1994–1995: Hong Kong
Operator1994–1995: Hong Kong
Out of service1995
FateCaught fire, scrapped
General characteristics
TypeTurbine steam ship
Tonnage4,797 GT
Length114.63 m (376 ft 1 in)
Beam17.46 m (57 ft 3 in)
Draught4.54 m (14 ft 11 in)
Installed power2 x Parmetrada steam turbines
PropulsionTwin screw
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity1800 passengers

TSS Duke of Argyll was a railway steamer passenger ship that operated in Europe from 1956 to 1975. Out of all three built, it was the longest serving ship and most modified of its type.

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