Built: 1936 R and W Hawthorn, Leslie and Co, Hebburn
Tonnage: 4,193grt
Owners: E.K.Litojua, Manila
1936: Built as Matua for Union SSCo of NZ
Known affectionately as the 'Banana Boat', she serviced the Auckland-Rarotonga-Fiji-Samoa-Tonga route.
1968: Sold to E.K.Litojua, Manila, r/n Sultan...