120959: SS Port Brisbane (147563)
The SS Port Brisbane was a Cargo Steamship built by Workman Clark & Co Ltd, Belfast in 1923 for the Port Line Ltd, London.
On November 19, 1940 west of Cape Leeuwin the SS Port Brisbane was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of one life. All but 27 of the crew were taken as prisoners of War.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Type Of Boat:
- Cargo Steamship
- Registration:
- 147563
- Date Launched:
- 1923
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP