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1912

Vestris

The 6,200-ton passenger and cargo ship Vestris(WC&C Yard No. 303) was launched today by Workman, Clark & Co. Ltd. for the Liverpool, Brazil & River Plate Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., Liverpool (Lamport & Holt Ltd.).


The vessel was the last of three identical sisterships (Vandyke WC&C Yard No. 301, Vauban WC&C Yard No. 302) built by the yard for the Company’s new British and South America service. 1st Class passenger accommodation in the vessel was situated amidships, the staterooms were large and well appointed, with a number arranged on the Bibby tandem system. The public rooms included a dinning saloon with small tables, music room with adjoining lounge and a smoking room with an open-air verandah cafe at the after end.

1912

Darro

The 11,484-ton passenger ship Darro (Yard No. 427) was launched from Slipway No. 6 in the South Yard today for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. Ltd., London.

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