TSS Hibernia (1899)
Tara's ship's badge | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name |
|
| Owner | 1899–1915: London and North Western Railway |
| Operator | 1896–1915: London and North Western Railway |
| Port of registry | |
| Route | 1900–1914: Holyhead – Dublin |
| Builder | William Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton |
| Yard number | 618 |
| Launched | 10 October 1899 |
| Fate | Sunk, 5 November 1915 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1,862 GRT |
| Length | 329 ft (100 m) |
| Beam | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Notes | Sister ship of SS Anglia (1900) |
TSS Hibernia was a twin screw steamer passenger vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway from 1900 to 1914. She was renamed HMS Tara on requisition by the Admiralty in 1914, and sunk in action in November 1915.