As part of a larger project, I am trying to establish certain data concerning some Asiatic Steam Navigation Co Ltd vessels, and all of which were in service during the later 1940s. The WSS history on the company does not help, and otherwise useful references, such as “Directory of Shipowners, Shipbuilders & Marine Engineers”, which is usually a good source, likewise.
First, I am looking for the passenger accommodation numbers for the 1927-built steamer MAHARAJA, which operated on the Andaman Islands service.
Second, I am seeking the overall length (not registered length) of the cargo steamers BEGUM (built 1922; 423.2 ft registered length), NAWAB (1915; 404.4), NIZAM (1914; 404.4), and RAJPUT (1925; 405.7). Throughout their career years, Lloyd’s Register shows only registered lengths.
Third, in the 1949-50 edition of Talbot-Booth’s “Merchant Ships”, the author suggests that some of the vessels in addition to MAHARAJA carried a “limited” number of passengers, but I have been unable to determine if this is correct.
Any help with regard to any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Roger Jordan
First, I am looking for the passenger accommodation numbers for the 1927-built steamer MAHARAJA, which operated on the Andaman Islands service.
Second, I am seeking the overall length (not registered length) of the cargo steamers BEGUM (built 1922; 423.2 ft registered length), NAWAB (1915; 404.4), NIZAM (1914; 404.4), and RAJPUT (1925; 405.7). Throughout their career years, Lloyd’s Register shows only registered lengths.
Third, in the 1949-50 edition of Talbot-Booth’s “Merchant Ships”, the author suggests that some of the vessels in addition to MAHARAJA carried a “limited” number of passengers, but I have been unable to determine if this is correct.
Any help with regard to any of the above would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Roger Jordan