Built by Fairfield SB&E Co. Govan, 26,032 gross tons, loa 644' and launched in 1929 as Empress of Japan. Powered by 6 steam turbines reduction geared to two shafts giving a service speed of 22 knots. Passengers 399 1st, 164 2nd, 100 3rd & 510 steerage. Crew 579. Requisitioned as a troop ship...