The Fleets
Established in 1919, this was the first large scale Indian owned shipping company and started an India - Europe service with the LOYALTY (ex-EMPRESS OF INDIA (1)), but following a ten year agreement with British companies, was restricted to the Indian coastal shipping trade for this period. In 1932 the company purchased the Bengal Burma S.N. Co. The company entered the pilgrim trade to Saudi Arabia in 1937 and in the same year took over the Indian Co-operative Navigation & Trading Co. and the Ratnagar S.N. Co. 1939 Bombay S.N. Co. acquired and 1941 Eastern S.N. Co. also taken over. Services between India and the U.S.A began in 1947 and regular passenger and cargo services between Calcutta and the U.K./ Continent started in 1948.
In 1950 a cargo and passenger service opened between India and Singapore and in 1954 an India to East Africa route was inaugurated. An India to West Africa service commenced in 1956 and in 1964 a Calcutta - Great Lakes service started. 1968 a service to the Persian Gulf was started. Scindia also operated services to Australia and New Zealand. Following the global shipping slump of the 1980s, Scindia S.N. Co. gradually sold off its fleet and ceased trading.
Many thanks to Ted Finch for his assistance in collecting this data. The following list was extracted from various sources. This is not an all inclusive list but should only be used as a guide.
Ships
Note: in the table, * denotes cargo ships with limited passenger accommodation and + denotes cargo-passenger ships.
| Name | Built | Additional Information | GRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhadravati (1) | 1932 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1961 scrapped. | 1,307 |
| Bhadravati (2) | 1953 | ex- Travemunde, 1964 purchased from Lubeck Line, Germany renamed Bhadravati, 1983 scrapped. | 2,505 |
| Burmestan | 1914 | ex- Chakdara, 1933 purchased from British India S.N. Co. renamed Burmestan, 30th Jul.1935 struck shoal and sank in Kyaukpyu Harbour, Burma. | 3,035 |
| El Hind | 1928 | 14th Apr.1944 destroyed in Bombay docks explosion. | 5,319 |
| El Madina | 1937 | 16th Mar.1944 sunk by Japanese submarine on voyage Calcutta - Chittagong with troops. | 3,962 |
| Englestan | 1910 | 1951 acquired from Bengal Burma S.N. Co., Rangoon, 1953 scrapped. | 4,832 |
| Frankburn | 1917 | 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1922 sold to A & C. Mazarakis, Greece renamed Ioannis. | 4,207 |
| Jalabala (1) | 1927 | 11th Oct.1943 torpedoed and sunk by U.532 on voyage Colombo - Bombay. | 3,610 |
| Jalabala (2) | 1924 | ex- English Monarch, 1947 purchased from Monarch S.S. Co., Glasgow renamed Jalabala, 1952 sold to Towa Sempaku K.K., Kobe renamed Shinwa Maru. | 4,557 |
| Jalabala (3) | 1949 | ex- Belaru, 1954 purchased from Straits SS Co., Singapore renamed Jalabala, 1964 scrapped. | 1,380 |
| Jalabala (4) | 1976 | ex- Aristonofos, 1977 purchased from Consolidated Oceanic Corp., Liberia renamed Jalabala, 1995 sold to Eleanora Shipping Co., Cyprus renamed Prapti. | 11,377 |
| Jaladhan | 1956 | 1971 sold to Mercantile Transportation, Liberia renamed Uniworld. | 6,527 |
| Jaladhanya | 1957 | 1979 laid up, 1980 scrapped. | 9,488 |
| Jaladharati | 1957 | 1981 sold to Tolani Shipping Co., Bombay renamed Prabhu Parvati. | 9,488 |
| Jaladharma | 1957 | 1981 sold to Faulad Lines, India, 1982 scrapped. | 6,527 |
| Jaladhir | 1957 | 1981 sold to Tolani Shipping Co., Bombay renamed Prabhu Sakhi. | 9,488 |
| Jaladhruv | 1956 | 1982 sold to Himalaya Shipping Co., India, 1983 scrapped. | 6,527 |
| Jaladuhita | 1958 | ex- Lucie, 1959 purchased from Soc. de Nav. Magliveras, Panama renamed Jaladuhita, 1979 scrapped. | 8,853 |
| Jaladurga (1) | 1910 | ex- Coconada, 1933 purchased from British India S.N. Co. renamed Jaladurga, 1955 scrapped. | 3,958 |
| Jaladurga (2) | 1960 | 1985 scrapped. | 9,176 |
| Jaladuta (1) | 1904 | ex- Shadwell, 1922 purchased from T & J. Brocklebank renamed Jaladuta, 1926 sold to Machida Shokai K.K., Kobe renamed Zuiko Maru. | 4,091 |
| Jaladuta (2) | 1927 | 1958 sold to Linea Adriatico Gulfo Persa, Costa Rica renamed Al Dammam. | 4,966 |
| Jaladuta (3) | 1959 | 1983 scrapped. | 9,177 |
| Jalaganga (1) | 1936 | 1959 scrapped. | 4,981 |
| Jalaganga (2) | 1956 | ex- Silverlake, 1964 purchased from Silver Line, London renamed Jalaganga, 1979 scrapped. | 8,058 |
| Jalagirija | 1963 | ex- Rosewood, 1969 purchased from John Jacobs Ltd renamed Jalagirija, 1985 scrapped. | 10,694 |
| Jalagodavari | 1979 | 1994 sold to Groners Shipping Inc, Panama renamed Groners Topaz. | 13,455 |
| Jalagomati | see Jalasiltonhall. | ||
| Jalagopal (1) | 1911 | ex- Edavana, 1933 purchased from British India S.N. Co. renamed Jalagopal, 1956 scrapped. | 5,284 |
| Jalagopal (2) | 1955 | ex- Sitanja, 1960 purchased from Tschudi & Eitzen, Norway renamed Jalagopal, 1978 sold to Pent-Ocean Steamships Ltd, India renamed Samudra Vijay. | 6,805 |
| Jalagopal (3) | 1980 | 1995 sold to Difko Leasing A/S, Panama renamed Sea Lion I. | 13,505 |
| Jalagouri (1) | 1957 | ex- Silverforce, 1964 purchased from Silver Line, London renamed Jalagouri, 1981 sold to Jai Doot Shipping Ltd, India renamed Jaldoot Ashok. | 8,058 |
| Jalagouri (2) | 1981 | 1996 sold to The Shipping Corp. of India Ltd renamed Veer Savarkar. | 13,504 |
| Jalagovind (1) | 1953 | ex- Jersey Dawn, 1956 purchased from Morel Ltd, London renamed Jalagovind, 1970 sold to Vasha Cia. Nav., Greece renamed Stalo. | 7,487 |
| Jalagovind (2) | 1979 | 1995 sold to The Shipping Corp. of India Ltd renamed Trimbakeshwar. | 13,505 |
| Jalajaya | 1966 | 1987 laid up, 1989 scrapped. | 8,305 |
| Jalajyoti (1) | 1918 | ex- Vindelia, 1924 purchased from Anchor Line renamed Jalajyoti, 1950 scrapped. | 4,430 |
| Jalajyoti (2) | 1943 | ex- Stanridge, 1952 purchased from J. A. Billmeir & Co. renamed Jalajyoti, 1965 scrapped. | 5,966 |
| Jalajyoti (3) | 1966 | ex- Api Ambar, 1967 purchased from Surrendra Overseas Ltd, India renamed Jalajyoti, 1993 scrapped. | 10,928 |
| Jalakala (1) | 1943 | ex- Mary G, 1948 purchased from Cia. Caribbean de Transports Maritima, Panama renamed Jalakala, 1960 sold to China Pacific Nav. Co., Hong Kong renamed Chipbee. | 7,271 |
| Jalakala (2) | 1964 | 1986 scrapped. | 9,408 |
| Jalakanta (1) | 1943 | ex- James D. Phelan, 1947 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalakanta, 1963 scrapped after 1962 collision with s/s NIMOS near Constanza, Roumania. | 7,176 |
| Jalakanta (2) | 1966 | 1986 scrapped. | 9,371 |
| Jalakanya | 1943 | ex- John Jacob Astor, 1947 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalakanya, 1957 transferred to Kamal Shipping Co., Bombay, 1963 scrapped. | 7,176 |
| Jalakendra (1) | 1943 | ex- Charles M. Russell, 1947 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalakendra, 1961 sold to Alberta Shipping Co., Lebanon renamed Heracles. | 7,176 |
| Jalakendra (2) | 1965 | 1985 scrapped. | 9,379 |
| Jalaketu | 1944 | ex- Daulton Mann, 1947 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalaketu, 1964 scrapped. | 7,176 |
| Jalakirti (1) | 1943 | ex- Benito Juarez, 1947 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalakirti, 1956 sold to Cia de Nav, Centrale, Panama renamed Chrysanthi. | 7,180 |
| Jalakirti (2) | 1961 | 1983 scrapped. | 9,228 |
| Jalakrishna (1) | 1937 | 1959 scrapped. | 4,991 |
| Jalakrishna (2) | 1960 | 1965 sustained heavy damage in hurricane at New Orleans, 1983 scrapped. | 9,215 |
| Jalamadhuri | 1955 | ex- Lannion, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamadhuri, 1970 sold to Kyrilion Cia. Nav, Greece renamed Kyrilion. | 4,510 |
| Jalamangala (1) | 1954 | ex- Crozon, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamangala, 1971 sold to Demos Shipping Co, Greece renamed Demos. | 4,537 |
| Jalamangala (2) | 1970 | 1984 sold to Perigiali Maritime Co., Panama renamed Belief. | 9,564 |
| Jalamani (1) | 1929 | ex- Gambian, 1936 purchased from United Africa Co. (Palm Line) renamed Jalamani, 1955 sold to Avance Cia. Maritime, Costa Rica renamed Athos. | 3,865 |
| Jalamani (2) | 1970 | 1986 scrapped. | 9,566 |
| Jalamani (3) | 1953 | ex- Silverburn, 1958 purchased from Silver Line, London renamed Jalamani, 1969 sold to Tolani Private Ltd, India renamed Prabhu Satram. | 5,023 |
| Jalamanjari (1) | 1944 | ex- Sea King, 1948 purchased from Marian Nav. Co., Panama renamed Jalamanjari, 1963 scrapped. | 7,210 |
| Jalamanjari (2) | 1956 | ex- Meudon, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamanjari, 1970 sold to Harilion Cia. Nav., Greece renamed Harilion. | 4,510 |
| Jalamatsya (1) | 1918 | ex- Inchmull, 1948 purchased from Williamson & Co., Hong Kong renamed Jalamatsya, 1953 sold to U.S.A owners renamed Ricnat and scrapped. | 5,665 |
| Jalamatsya (2) | 1951 | ex- Exedene, 1958 purchased from Dene Shipping Co., London renamed Jalamatsya, 1969 sold to Taiwan Marine Transportation Co., Taiwan renamed Tai Fong. | 4,908 |
| Jalamatsya (3) | 1970 | 1988 scrapped. | 9,564 |
| Jalamaya | 1954 | ex- Vierzon, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamaya, 1971 sold to Andromeda Nav. Corp, Liberia renamed Triena. | 4,510 |
| Jalamayur (1) | 1943 | ex- Sea Prince, 1948 purchased from Marian Nav. Co., Panama renamed Jalamayur, 1968 sold to Pent-Ocean Steamships Ltd, Bombay renamed Sanumdra Daya. | 7,176 |
| Jalamayur (2) | 1970 | 1988 scrapped. | 9,564 |
| Jalamohan (1) | 1925 | ex- Buckleigh, 1933 purchased from Tatem S.N. Co., London renamed Jalamohan, 1951 scrapped. | 5,074 |
| Jalamohan (2) | 1941 | ex- Stanford, 1952 purchased from J. A. Billmeir & Co., London renamed Jalamohan, 1962 sold to Nigean Shipping Co., Beirut renamed Nigean Star. | 5,969 |
| Jalamohan (3) | 1952 | ex- Chalon, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamohan, 1970 sold to Kryospotamos Cia. Nav., Cyprus renamed Panaghia Tinou. | 4,510 |
| Jalamohan (4) | 1971 | 1987 laid up, 1988 scrapped. | 9,612 |
| Jalamokambi | 1972 | 1986 laid up, 1989 scrapped. | 9,612 |
| Jalamorari | 1972 | Dec.1982 sank 700 miles off U.S. Pacific coast in heavy weather. | 9,612 |
| Jalamoti (1) | 1942 | ex- Fort Brule, 1948 purchased from U.S. Maritime Commission renamed Jalamoti, 1960 sold to Taiship Co., Hong Kong renamed Adawind. | 7,104 |
| Jalamoti (2) | 1955 | ex- Gaillon, 1964 purchased from Cie.de Navigation d'Orbigny, France renamed Jalamoti, 1970 sold to Ilion Nav. Co., Greece renamed Ilion. | 4,510 |
| Jalamoti (3) | 1971 | 1987 laid up, 1989 scrapped. | 9,612 |
| Jalamudra (1) | 1952 | ex- Hallindene, 1958 purchased from Dene Shipping Co., London renamed Jalamudra, 1968 sold to Tolani Private Ltd, India renamed Prabhu Puni. | 4,928 |
| Jalamudra (2) | 1978 | 1995 sold to Gulf Azov Shipping Co., Malta renamed Dubai Valour. | 10,092 |
| Jalamurugan | 1979 | 1996 sold to Gulf Azov Shipping Co., Malta renamed Dubai Vision. | 10,093 |
| Jalanthony | 1959 | ex- Anthony, 1959 chartered from Skibs A/S Igadi, Norway renamed Jalanthony, 1964 returned to Norway renamed Belanthony. | 6,371 |
| Jalapadma (1) | 1929 | ex- Knight of the Cross, 1935 purchased from Pardoe Thomas & Co., Newport renamed Jalapadma, 14th Apr. 1944 destroyed in Bombay dock explosion. | 3,857 |
| Jalapadma (2) | 1951 | 1965 scrapped. | 5,104 |
| Jalapalaka (1) | 1917 | ex- Frankby, 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1921 renamed Jalapalaka, 31st Jan.1942 sunk by Japanese submarine on voyage Bombay - Rangoon. | 4,215 |
| Jalapalaka (2) | 1951 | 1965 scrapped. | 5,104 |
| Jalapalaka (3) | 1961 | ex- Clan Fraser, 1965 purchased from Clan Line, renamed Jalapalaka, 1979 burnt out at Bombay and sold for scrap. | 9,292 |
| Jalapankhi (1) | 1961 | ex- Clan Fergusson, 1965 purchased from Clan Line, renamed Jalapankhi, 1983 scrapped. | 9,242 |
| Jalapankhi (2) | 1950 | 1964 scrapped. | 5,100 |
| Jalaprabha | 1949 | 1965 scrapped. | 5,103 |
| Jalaprakash | 1949 | 1967 scrapped. | 5,098 |
| Jalapratap | 1952 | 1966 scrapped. | 5,103 |
| Jalapushpa | 1952 | 1967 scrapped. | 5,130 |
| Jalaputra (1) | 1906 | ex- Frankdale, 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1922 renamed Jalaputra, 30th Jan.1947 wrecked on Nicobar Islands. | 4,856 |
| Jalaputra (2) | 1954 | 1970 scrapped. | 5,172 |
| Jalaputra (3) | 1971 | ex- Moldova, 1976 purchased from Amazon Shipping Corp, Greece renamed Jalaputra, 1987 scrapped. | 9,101 |
| Jalarajan (1) | 1925 | ex- Chulmleigh, 1933 purchased from Tatem S.N. Co., London renamed Jalarajan, 14th Jan.1942 sunk by Japanese submarine on voyage Singapore - Calcutta. | 5,076 |
| Jalarajan (2) | 1946 | 1965 scrapped. | 5,085 |
| Jalarajan (3) | 1966 | 1986 laid up, 1989 scrapped. | 11,323 |
| Jalarashmi (1) | 1918 | ex- Vitellia, 1923 purchased from Anchor Line, 1924 renamed Jalarashmi, 1953 sold to Jhajharia Trading Co., Bombay renamed Asha. | 4,449 |
| Jalarashmi (2) | 1966 | 1986 laid up, 1989 scrapped. | 11,323 |
| Jalaratna (1) | 1930 | ex- Knight of the Realm, 1933 purchased from Pardoe Thomas & Co., Newport renamed Jalaratna, 1956 sold to Oceanic Enterprises, Panama renamed Mindi.. | 3,865 |
| Jalaratna (2) | 1967 | 1986 scrapped. | 11,323 |
| Jalasiltonhall | 1958 | ex- Siltonhall, 1959 chartered from West Hartlepool S.N. Co. renamed Jalasiltonhall, 1964 purchased and renamed Jalagomati, 1983 scrapped. | 6,487 |
| Jalatapi (1) | 1956 | 1975 sold to Kerala Lines, India renamed Rossana. | 2,671 |
| Jalatapi (2) | 1978 | 1978 sold to Merchant Shipping Ltd, St. Vincent renamed Dubai Merchant. | 14,011 |
| Jalatarang (1) | 1921 | ex- Elizabeth Stoner, 1922 purchased from J. Stoner & Co., Southampton renamed Jalatarang, 30th Jan.1942 sunk by Japanese submarine on voyage Cochin - Rangoon. | 2,498 |
| Jalatarang (2) | 1944 | ex- Kamuning, 1956 purchased from Straits SS Co., Singapore renamed Jalatarang, 1963 scrapped. | 1,917 |
| Jalatarang (3) | 1963 | ex- Bente Brovig, 1969 purchased from Th. Brovig, Norway renamed Jalatarang, 1985 scrapped. | 12,089 |
| Jalausha | 1948 | 1966 scrapped. | 5,102 |
| Jalaveera (1) | 1906 | ex- Frankinver, 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1922 renamed Jalaveera, 1926 sold to Toyohiko Kisen K.K. Amagasaki renamed Nisso Maru No. 2. | 4,380 |
| Jalaveera (2) | 1927 | 1954 sold to Cia. Nav. Heredia, Costa Rica renamed Libertad. | 4,966 |
| Jalaveera (3) | 1958 | 1979 sold to Atlas Shipping Agencies, Bangladesh renamed Al Salma. | 7,172 |
| Jalavihar (1) | 1911 | ex- Frankmere, 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1921 renamed Jalavihar, 1951 sold to Wallem & Co., Panama renamed Rostro. 1952 seized by crew while on trials off Hong Hong and taken to Dairen, presumably registered in China but fate unknown. | 5,330 |
| Jalavihar (2) | 1955 | 1971 sold to Marilion Cia. Nav, Greece renamed Marilion. | 7,179 |
| Jalavihar (3) | 1976 | 1996 sold to Treasure Maritime Ltd, St. Vincent renamed Xing Hua. | 41,306 |
| Jalavijaya (1) | 1918 | ex- Franktor, 1920 purchased from Palace Shipping Co., Liverpool, 1921 renamed Jalavijaya, 1952 sold to C. A. Petroutsis, Greece renamed Agios Gerassimos. | 3,756 |
| Jalavijaya (2) | 1955 | 1972 sold to Tolani Private Ltd, Bombay renamed Prabhu Days. | 7,178 |
| Jalavijaya (3) | 1975 | (bulk carrier), ex- Graiglas, 1976 purchased from Graig Shipping Co. renamed Jalavijaya, 1996 scrapped. | 30,280 |
| Jalavikram | 1956 | 1978 sold to Parekh Ocean Carriers, India renamed Lakshmi Sagar. | 7,170 |
| Jalavishnu | 1956 | 1977 sold to Parekh Ocean Carriers, India renamed Vishnu Sagar. | 7,178 |
| Jalayamini | 1972 | 1994 sold to Marine Management Services, St. Vincent renamed Rex. | 10,936 |
| Jalayamuna (1) | 1936 | 1959 scrapped. | 4,981 |
| Jalayamuna (2) | 1972 | 1988 sold to Great Eastern Shipping Co., India renamed Jag Yamuna. | 10,936 |
| Jalazad | 1955 | 1981 sold to Jai Doot Shipping Ltd, India renamed Jyoti Vinod. | 6,199 |
| Jal-Azad | 1948 | 1954 sold to Shipping Corporation of India Ltd renamed State of Bombay. | 8,521 |
| Jaljawahar (1) | 1948 | 1954 sold to The Shipping Corporation of India renamed State of Madras. | 8,580 |
| Jaljawahar (2) | 1956 | 1977 sold to Equitorial Carriers Ltd, Nigeria renamed Isaac Sodipo. 1980 renamed Sodi, scrapped at Gadani Beach in December 1980. | 6,199 |
| Jalrajendra | 1951 | 1968 sold to Union Splendour Shipping Co., Liberia renamed Rigel. | 6,905 |
| Jalvallabh (1) | 1950 | 1967 sold to Terramar SS Co., Liberia renamed Capetan Pantelis. | 6,905 |
| Jalvallabh (2) | 1973 | (bulk carrier), 1994 sold to Fresh Marine Co., Malta renamed Sea Sky. | 31,285 |
| Kalavati | 1928 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1956 scrapped. | 1,185 |
| Kutubtari (1) | 1915 | ex- Dharacottah, 1936 purchased from British India S.N. Co., renamed Kutubtari. 1946 scrapped. | 237 |
| Kutubtari (2) | 1949 | 1950 sold to Bengal Burma S.N. Co. Ltd., Calcutta 1958 (sold & renamed) Cholunga, Govt. of India. [Eastern Spg. Co. Ltd.], Calcutta. | 390 |
| Loyalty | 1890 | ex- Empress of India, 1919 purchased from Maharajah of Gwalior, 1923 scrapped. | 5,905 |
| Narottam Morarjee | 1967 | (bulk carrier), ex- Orm Jarl, 1969 purchased from Det Nordenfjeldske D/S, Norway renamed Narottam Morarjee, 1984 sold to Continental Shipping Corp, Liberia renamed Continental Lotus. | 29,966 |
| Netravati | 1909 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1955 scrapped. | 1,536 |
| Rosebank | 1920 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1955 scrapped. | 2,410 |
| Rukmavati | 1965 | 1980 scrapped. | 2,729 |
| Sabarmati | 1949 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1969 scrapped. | 3,750 |
| Sarasvati | 1949 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1969 scrapped. | 3,750 |
| Sheelavati | 1921 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1954 scrapped. | 840 |
| Sonavati (1) | 1936 | 1953 purchased from Bombay S.N. Co., Bombay, 1965 scrapped. | 1,638 |
| Sonavati (2) | 1960 | ex- Grete Nielsen, 1968 purchased from O. Amsinck, Denmark renamed Sonavati, 8th Dec.1973 sank in Cyclone in Bay of Bengal. | 1,999 |