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SS Empress Queen

From Graces Guide
PS Emerald Queen on trials in 1897

1897 A paddle steamer built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd., Govan, for Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. Ltd., Douglas, the most powerful ship of this type ever constructed for a channel service in British Isles.[1]

1916 Wrecked with a cargo of ammunition on board

1940 A new twin screw, steel steam turbine vessel was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon for P. and A. Campbell and Co., Bristol

1940 Requisitioned by the Admiralty; initially she was used for short-sea troop carriage but before the end of 1940 she had been converted to an anti-aircraft ship for the Thames as HMS QUEEN EAGLE.

1947 arrived at Bristol after refit by Ailsa.

1952 Laid up

1959 re-engined as a motor ship by Crossley Brothers, Manchester

1972 Damaged by fire.

1974 Broken up.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Engineer 1942/01/30
  • [1] Clyde Ships
  • [2] Clyde Ships
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