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