This page was published on the MerchantNavyOfficers.com website with a note of thanks to David Mitchell who presumably submitted it to
Fred Waddington. It features a selection of postcards collected by Richard Crow whose recollections of his time with British India can be found
HERE.
Note: Facts and figures about these ships shown is as entered on MerchantNavyOfficers.com - I have not validated them.
Amra built in 1938 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd,
Wallsend. Tonnage: 8,314g, 3,993n, 6,326dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Parsons Turbines by Parsons, 8,800 S.H.P.,
16 Knots. Launched 30th April 1938, Completed 10th November 1938, Yard No 1570.
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Amra (1969)
Amra built in 1969 by Swan Hunter SB, South Shields. Tonnage:
6,695g, 3,030n, 10,406dwt. Engine: 1 x 6 Cylinder Burmeister Wain by Harland & Wolff, 11,600 B.H.P., 17 Knots.
Launched 30th June 1969, Completed 14th November 1969, Yard No 16.
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Angora
Angora built in 1911 by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton.
Tonnage: 4,299g, 1,926n, 3,088dwt. Engines: Triple Screw, 3 x Single Stage Parsons by Denny & Co, 8,575 S.H.P.,
18 Knots. Launched 1st December 1910, Completed 24th February 1911, Yard No 925.
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Australia
Australia built in 1912 by Flensburger Schiffsbau, acquired by
B.I. 26th January 1915. Tonnage: 7,531g, 4,725n, 12,060dwt. Engine: Quadruple Expansion by Builder, 4,500 I.H.P.,
12.5 Knots. Launched 17th October 1912, Completed 3rd December 1912.Yard No 326.
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Bharata
Bharata built in 1903 by Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd,
Greenock. Tonnage: 4,039g, 1,950n, 4,080dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 5,000 I.H.P., 15 Knots. Launched 2nd
October 1902, Completed 6th December 1902, Yard No 377.
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Carpentaria
Carpentaria built in 1904 by Sir Raylton Dixon & Co Ltd
Middlesbrough. Tonnage: 5,766g, 3,756n, 8,860dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd
Middlesbrough 12 Knots. Launched 15th August 1904, Completed December 1904, Yard No 481.
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Chakdina
Chakdina built in 1951 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd.,
Newcastle. Tonnage: 7,267g, 4,107n, 9,229dwt. Engine: 1 x 6 Cylinder doxford by Builder, 6,800 B.H.P., 14.5 Knots.
Launched 21st May 1951, Completed 11th September 1951, Yard No 1880.
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Chandpara
Chandpara built in 1949 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 7,273g, 4,154n, 9,350dwt. Engine: 1 x 6 Cylinder Doxford by Builder, 6,800 B.H.P., 14.5 Knots.
Launched 8th July 1949, Completed 22nd December 1949, Yard No 715.
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Chilka
Chilka built in 1910 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 3,952g, 2,158n, 4,180dwt. Engines: Twin Screw,2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 3,300 I.H.P., 14 Knots.
Launched 23rd August 1910, Completed 4th October 1910, Yard No 483.
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Coconada
Coconada built in 1910 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 3,958g, 2,162n, 4,180dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 3,300 I.H.P., 14 Knots.
Launched 23rd September 1910, Completed 8th November 1910, Yard No 484.
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Devon
Devon built in 1914 by A.C.F. Dunkirk. Tonnage: 9,025g, 5,490n,
11,307dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 5,000 I.H.P., 13 Knots. Launched December 1914,
Acquired by B.I. in 1934, Yard No 98.
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Devonshire
Devonshire built in 1939 by Fairfield SB & E Co Ltd, Govan.
Tonnage: 11,275g, 6,758n. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 8 Cylinder Sulzers, 6,300 B.H.P., 16 Knots. Launched for Bibby Line
20th December 1938, Aquired by B.I. 17th January 1962, Yard No 670.
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Dilwara (1891)
Dilwara built in 1891 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow. Tonnage: 5,441g,
3,517n, 6,560dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,800 I.H.P.,14 Knots. Launched 3rd November 1891, Completed 29th
December 1891, Yard No 217.
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Dilwara (1936)
Dilwara built in 1936 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 11,050g, 6,553n, 3,430dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 5 Cylinder Doxfords by Builder, 11,880 B.H.P., 15 Knots.
Launched 17th October 1935, Completed 16th January 1936, Yard No 654.
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Dumana
Dumana built in 1923 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,428g, 5,110n, 10,400dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 8 Cylinder 4 Stroke by North British, 3,750 B.H.P.,
12 Knots. Launched 21st November 1921, Completed 16th March 1923, Yard No 593.
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Dunera (1891)
Dunera built in 1891 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow. Tonnage: 5,420g,
3,507n, 6,560dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,328 I.H.P., 14 Knots. Launched 12th March 1891, Completed 20th
May 1891, Yard No 215.
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Dunera (1937)
Dunera built in 1937 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 11,161g, 6,634n, 3,819dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 5 Cylinder Doxfords by Builder, 11,880 B.H.P., 15 Knots.
Launched 15th May 1937, Completed 28th August 1937, Yard No 663.
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Edvana
Edvana built in 1911 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 4,999g, 2,900n, 5,050dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 6,200 I.H.P.,17 Knots.
Launched 14th February 1911, Completed 13th April 1911, Yard No 486.
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Ellora (1911)
Ellora built in 1911 by Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd.,
Govan. Tonnage: 5,201g, 2,567n, 4,920dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 6,700 I.H.P.,
16.5 Knots. Launched 11th May 1911, Completed 26th June 1911, Yard No 442.
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Ellora (1959)
Ellora built in 1959 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd,
Wallsend. Tonnage: 24,340g, 14,597n, 37,120dwt. Engine: 1 Set 2 Stage Pametrada Turbines, 16,000 S.H.P., 16 Knots.
Launched 29th September 1958, Completed 9th July 1959, Yard No 1875.
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Garmula
Garmula built in 1920 by Palmers Shipbuilding & Iron
Co Ltd., Hebburn. Tonnage: 5,254g, 3,234n, 8,110dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 3,000 I.H.P. 11 Knots.
Launched 20th April 1920, Completed 1st June 1920, Yard No 898.
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Golconda
Golconda built in 1888 by William Doxford & Sons,Sunderland.
Tonnage: 6,037g, 3,960n, 6,000dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,360 I.H.P., 13 Knots. Launched 8th February 1887,
Completed September 1888, Yard No 166.
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'K' Class
'K' Class built between 1915 to 1917 by Swan, Hunter &
Wigham Richardson. Tonnage:Vary. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 6,800 I.H.P. 16 Knots.
Launched first December 1914, last Completed 27th April 1917.
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Khandalla
Khandalla built in 1923 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd.,
Newcastle. Tonnage: 7,018g, 3,289n, 6,662dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Quadruple Expansion by Builder, 7,000 I.H.P.,
16 Knots. Launched 16th February 1923, Completed 30th May 1923, Yard No 1124.
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Lunka
Lunka built in 1905 by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton.
Tonnage: 2,171g, 943n, 1,420dwt. Engines: Triple Screw, 3 x Single Stage Turbines by Builder, 1,825 I.H.P. 17 Knots.
Launched 29th October 1904, Completed 31st January 1905, Yard No 732.
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'M' Class
'M' Class ships built between 1913 to 1922 by Various Builders.
Tonnage: Vary. Engines: Vary. Launched, first on 7th March 1913, last 14th February 1922.
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Madura
Madura built in 1921 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,975g, 5,464n, 11,080dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Brown Curtis Turbines by Builder, 4,320 B.H.P.
13 Knots. Launched 28th September 1921, Completed 26th November 1921, Yard No 585.
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Malda
Malda built in 1922 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,965g, 5,453n, 11081dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Brown Curtis Turbines by Builder, 4,320 B.H.P.,
13 Knots. Launched 28th December 1921, Completed 23rd March 1922, Yard No 588.
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Manora (1913)
Manora built in 1913 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 7,875g, 4,992n, 11,120dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,050 I.H.P., 13 Knots.
Launched 6th May 1913, Completed 24th June 1913, Yard No 502.
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Manora (1970)
Manora built in 1970 by Swan Hunter SB, Newcastle. Tonnage: 7,968g,
3,616n, 9,511dwt. Engine: 1 x 6 Cylinder Sulzer by Barclay Curle, Glasgow, 17,400 B.H.P., 19 Knots.
Launched 9th March 1970, Completed 15th September 1970, Yard No 21.
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Mantola
Mantola built in 1921 by Barclay, Curle Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,963, 5,453, 11,080dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Brown Curtis Turbines by Builder, 4,320 B.H.P.,
13 Knots. Launched 15th October 1921, 14th December 1921, Yard No 586.
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Mashobra
Mashobra built in 1920 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd.,
Glasgow. Tonnage: 7,288g, 5,117n, 10,660dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,050 I.H.P.,
13 Knots. Launched 14th July 1920, Completed October 1920, Yard No 577.
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Matiana
Matiana built in 1922 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,965g, 5,454n, 11,080dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Parsons Turbines by Builder, 4,320 B.H.P.,
13 Knots. Launched 26th January 1922, Completed 28th April 1922, Yard No 587.
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Merkara
Merkara built in 1914 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 8,228g, 5,198n, 10,670dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,050 I.H.P., 13 Knots.
Launched 7th September 1914, Completed 30th October 1914, Yard No 506.
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Modasa
Modasa built in 1921 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson
Ltd., Newcastle. Tonnage: 8,986g, 5,566n, 11,045dwt. Engine: Twin Screw, 2 x 2 Stage Metrovick Turbines by
Builder 4,000 B.H.P., 13 Knots. Launched 24th December 1920, Yard No 1104.
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Mulbera
Mulbera built in 1922 by Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd.,
Govan. Tonnage: 9,100g, 5,521n, 10,950dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x 3 Stage Parsons Turbines by Builder, 4,100 B.H.P.,
13 Knots. Launched 12th February 1922, Completed 21st June 1922, Yard No 496.
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Muttra
Muttra built in 1891 by James Laing, Sunderland. Tonnage: 4,644g,
2,985n, 6,430dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by George Clark Ltd, 2,200 I.H.P., 11 Knots. Launched for Beyts,Craig &
Co 23rd May 1891, B.I; ownership 19th April 1893, Yard No 509.
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Nardana
Nardana built in 1919 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd.,
Glasgow. Tonnage: 7,951g, 4,968n, 10,680dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 7,000 I.H.P.,
14 Knots. Launched 12th August 1919, Completed 23rd September 1919 Yard No 565.
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Neuralia
Neuralia built in 1912 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd;, Glasgow.
Tonnage: 9,082g, 5,656n, 9,920dwt. Engines:Twin Screw, 2 x Quadruple Expansion by Builder, 6,000 I.H.P., 15 Knots.
Launched 12th September 1912, Completed 18th November 1912, Yard No 497.
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Nevasa
Nevasa built in 1913 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage: 9,070g, 5,652, 9,920dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Quadruple Expansion by Builder, 6,000 I.H.P., 15 Knots.
Launched 26th December 1912, Completed 5th March 1913, Yard No 498.
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Nuddea
Nuddea built in 1883 by William Denny and Bros, Dumbarton.
Tonnage: 2,964g,1,940n. Engine: Inverted 2 Cylinder by Denny & Co, 2250 I.H.P., 12 Knots. Launched 6th July 1883,
Completed August 1883, Yard No 270.
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Palitana
Palitana built in 1886 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow. Tonnage: 2,998g,
1,956n, 4,000dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 2,441 I.H.P., 12 Knots. Launched 21st January 1886, Completed 22nd
October 1886, Yard No 193.
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Quiloa
Quiloa built in 1905 by William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland.
Tonnage: 7,697g, 4,942n, 12,093dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 11 Knots. Launched 20th July 1905, Completed
August 1905, Yard No 341.
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Rajula
Rajula built in 1926 by Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd., Glasgow.
Tonnage/ 8,478g, 4,702n, 9,420dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 5,200 I.H.P.,
14 Knots. Launched 22nd September 1926, Completed 26th November 1926, Yard No 614.
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Rewa
Rewa built in 1906 by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton.
Tonnage: 7,267g, 3,979n, 6,960dwt. Engines: Triple Screw, 3 x Single Stage Parsons by Denny & Co, 9,344 S.H.P.
18 Knots. Launched 14th February 1906, Completed 7th June 1906, Yard No 762.
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Santhia
Santhia built in 1901 by William Denny & Bros, Dumbarton.
Tonnage: 5,151g, 3,322n, 8,139dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Denny & Co, Dumbarton. Launched 30th September 1901,
Completed 7th November 1901, Yard No 648.
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Takada
Takada built in 1914 by Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd., Govan.
Tonnage: 6,949g, 4,223n, 8,650. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 5,200 I.H.P., 13.5 Knots.
Launched 17th December 1913, Completed 17th March 1914.Yard No 457.
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Taroba
Taroba built in 1888 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow. Tonnage: 4,938g,
3,234n, 5,460dwt. Engine: Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,500 I.H.P., 15 Knots. Launched 31st January 1888, Completed 12th
May 1888, Yard No 199.
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'V' Class
'V' Class built between 1914 to 1917 by Swan, Hunter &
Alexander Stephens. Tonnage: Vary. Engines: Twin Screw, Triple Expansion by Builders. Launched first on 27th March 1914,
last delivered 30th June 1917.
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Vita
Vita built in 1914 by Swan , Hunter & Wigham Richardson.
Tonnage: 4,691g, 1,955n, 5,160dwt. Engines: Twin Screw, 2 x Triple Expansion by Builder, 4,700 I.H.P., 15 Knots.
Launched 24th August 1914, Completed 17th October 1914. Yard No 934.
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