With Grateful Thanks to David Mitchell
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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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"M CLASS"
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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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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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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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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"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
Built 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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AUSTRALIA
Built in 1912 by Flensburger Schiffsbau, aquired 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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"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 Completed27th April 1917.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Aquired by B.I. in 1934, Yard No 98.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
A selection of postcards from Richard Crow