liner DUC D'AUMALE

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1913 - 1950

Design features

Duc d'Aumale (steel liner) 1913 - 1950
hull material : ...................steel
previous name(s) of ship : ........
detailed type : ...................steel liner
type of propulsion : ..............2 propellers
building year of ship : ...........1912
name of shipyard : ................Chantiers & Ateliers de Provence
place of construction : ...........Port de Bouc
year of entering the fleet : ......1913
length (in meters) : ..............110,00
width (in meters) : ...............15,02
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........4452
deadweight (in tons) : ............1320
type of engine : ..................inverted 4 cylinders triple expansion
engine power (in HP) : ............7000
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........16,5

History

Replica of the steamers CARTHAGE (1910) and TIMGAD (1911), in reduction. Brought into service in February 1913 on the lines of North Africa, at the departure of Marseille. During the World War one, is used as transport of troops in the Mediterranean. From 1919 to 1936, operates in the Mediterranean. Transformed into fuel oil heating in 1923. In 1936, is transferred on the intercolonial network from the West Indies, where she ensures in particularly the connection between Fort de France and Guyana. At the beginning of the second World War (until 1942?), carries out several rotations between the West Indies and New York. From 1943 to 1945, is chartered by War Shipping Administration. Again, ensures local service trips from 1946 to 1949. Demolished in La Spezia, in Italy, in 1950, after a 37 years career.