RMS Alaunia (II)

RMS Alaunia (II) -- Official Cunard Line Card

Built: 1925, John Brown & Co, Clydebank, Glasgow   Yard No: 495 Funnels: 1   Masts: 2 Tonnage: 14,030 GRT Dimensions: 164.0 x 19.9 m / 538 x 65.3 ft Engines: Geared turbines from builders. Propulsion/HP: Twin Screw;  8,500 SHP;  15 kn. Hull: Steel, 2 Decks and shelter deck, fcsle and bridge-425 ft. Passengers: 484-Cabin Class, 1,222-3rd Class Crew: 270

The Alaunia was launched on February 7, 1925, completed in July and made her maiden voyage on July 24, 1925 from Liverpool to Montreal via Quebec. In 1926 she moved to the London-Southampton-Quebec-Montreal service. On August 24, 1939 the Alaunia was fitted out as an armed merchant cruiser, and during 1941 she served as troop transport. On December 8, 1944 she was sold to the British Admiralty. Conversion to repair ship commenced, which took until August 1945. She was renamed HMS Alaunia and was stationed at Devonport. In September 1957 she was sold to Hughes, Bolckow, Blyth to be broken up.

RMS Alaunia (II) -- Official Cunard Line Card

RMS Alaunia (II) -- Official Cunard Line Letter Card -- Front & Inside Views

RMS Alaunia (II) -- Abstract of Log Card -- Montreal & Quebec to Plymouth, Cherbourg & London -- February 13 thru 21, 1926

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