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Many thanks in advanceAJL
[This message has been edited by AJL (edited 04-09-2001).]
Gross tonnage: 12,133 tons Net tonnage: 7,421 tons Length overall: 528 feet 7 inches (161.15 metres) Breadth: 64 feet (19.51 metres) Depth: 38 feet 7 inches (11.76 metres) Main engines: Twin screws, two sets of quadruple-expansion engines, 14,100 ihp, 18 knotsBoilers: Coal-fired, steam pressure 215 psi Passengers: First class 235, second class 186, third class 696
The begining and the end:
The ORVIETO was built by Workman Clark & Company of Belfast. She was launched on Tuesday July 6th, 1909 and delivered to the Orient Line on November 6th of that year. Her maiden voyage began from London on November 26th 1909. Sold to Scottish shipbreakers in January 1931. She arrived at Bo'ness at the end of her final voyage on April 3rd 1931.
Source of the info: http://www.the-orvieto.co.uk/
Regards
Paulo Mestre
AJL
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