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| Launched 1921: ss CHILKA |
ss CHILKA
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ss CHILKA
built by William Denny & Brothers Dumbarton,
Yard No 1141 Engines by Shipbuilder
Propulsion: steam, Brown Curtis turbines, 762 nhp, 13.5 knots
Launched: Wednesday, 08/06/1921
Built: 1921
Ship Type: Passenger Cargo Vessel
Tonnage: 4360 tons
Length: 390 feet
Breadth: 52.7 feet
Draught: 23.2 feet
Owner History:
British India Steam Navigation Company Glasgow & London
Status: Sunk - 11/03/1942
Remarks: Sunk by Japanese submarine whilst acting as troopship. 7 men lost their lives. The survivors made for the Mentawei Islands in the ship's boats. Capt Bird, the ship's surgeon, some engineers and a gunner then took a steel lifeboat and spent 35 days at sea before being picked up by a Greek ship. Capt Bird was given the OBE and Cadet Shahabuddin, an Indian, the BEM and Lloyds War Medal for gallantly trying to put out fires on the ship despite having himself been imjured by shell fire.
Previous update by Bruce Biddulph
Photo supplied by Graham Lappin shows Chilka on trials
Last updated: by George Robinson from the original records by Stuart Cameron
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