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546:and managed by Cayzer, Irvine. Taking part in the
281:and were also used by Scottish Shire Line and the
628:requisitioned three members of the class for the
417:, launched in 1937, convoy duties to Malta and
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401:, launched in 1937, sailed in convoy from
341:, launched in 1936, damaged by bombing at
708:Lloyd's Register, Steamers and Motorships
299:, each coupled to a low-pressure exhaust
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518:acquired her in 1961 and renamed her
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295:Most members of the class had two
35:it lacks sufficient corresponding
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556:, launched in 1942, owned by the
542:, launched in 1940, owned by the
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568:in 1946. Became Bullard, King's
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292:built all members of the class.
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540:Empire Song
504:Lanarkshire
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425:April 1941.
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48:introducing
913:"Part Six"
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714:. London:
693:References
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31:references
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671:HMS
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142:Completed
103:Operators
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