120186: SS Napier Star (149781)
This Steam Liner was built by Lithgows, Glasgow in 1927 for the Blue Star Line Ltd, London and named SS Raleigh.
In 1929 she was renamed the SS Napier Star. On passage from Liverpool to New Zealand on December 18, 1940 she was torpedoed and sunk. Only 15 survived out of a crew of 82 and 17 passengers.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Also Known As:
- SS Raleigh
- Type Of Boat:
- Refrigerated Cargo Liner
- Registration:
- 149781
- Date Launched:
- 1927
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP