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The '''SS ''Narkunda''''' was a ] commissioned in 1920 by the British shipping company, ], which carried passengers and mail from ] to ] and later to the ]. From 1940 she served as a troop ship until she was sunk on November 14, 1942, on the Algerian coast during a German air raid. The '''SS ''Narkunda''''' was a ] commissioned in 1920 by the British shipping company, ], which carried passengers and mail from Great Britain to Australia and later to the Far East. From 1940 she served as a troop ship until she was sunk on 14 November 1942, on the Algerian coast during a German air raid.


== Story == == Story ==
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The ] ''Narkunda'' was ordered in 1913 and built by ] in ], Northern Ireland. The ] significantly delayed the construction of the ship. It was not until April 25, 1918, that the 16,227 GRT "Narkunda" could be launched at Harland & Wolff. Her ], also commissioned in 1913, the '']'' (15,825 GRT), was built by ] in ], Scotland was launched in December 1917.<ref name="Narkunda">{{cite web |url=http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/descriptions/ShipsN.shtml|title=SHIP DESCRIPTIONS - N|work=The Ship List}}</ref> The ] ''Narkunda'' was ordered in 1913 and built by ] in ], Northern Ireland. The First World War significantly delayed the construction of the ship. It was not until 25 April 1918 that the 16,227 GRT "Narkunda" could be launched at Harland & Wolff. Her ], also commissioned in 1913, the '']'' (15,825 GRT), was built by ] in ], Scotland, and was launched in December 1917.<ref name="Narkunda">{{cite web |url=http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/descriptions/ShipsN.shtml|title=SHIP DESCRIPTIONS – N|work=The Ship List}}</ref>


The 177.22 meters long and 21.16 meter-long passenger and mail ship ''Narkunda'' had three funnels, two ] and two ] and was powered by quadruple expansion steam engines, the 15,300 ] and could accelerate the ship up to 17.5 knots. The passenger accommodations were designed for 426 passengers in first and 247 passengers in second class. The ''Narkunda'' and the ''Naldera'' were P&O's first three-chimney ships, the first with a rounded cruiser stern, and also the largest ships of the shipping company up to that point. The ''Narkunda'' left on March 30, 1920, on her ]. In its early years it was used in the mail service from ] via the ] to Australia. In 1927, coal was converted to oil combustion. In 1931 she was transferred to the Far East route, calling at various ports.<ref name="Narkunda" /> The 177.22 meter long and 21.16 meter wide passenger and mail ship ''Narkunda'' had three funnels, two ] and two ] and was powered by quadruple expansion steam engines, that could attain up to 17.5 knots. The passenger accommodations were designed for 426 passengers in first and 247 passengers in second class. The ''Narkunda'' and the ''Naldera'' were P&O's first three-funnelled ships, the first with a rounded cruiser stern, and also the largest ships of the shipping company up to that point. The ''Narkunda'' left on 30 March 1920 on her maiden voyage. In its early years it was used in the mail service from England via the Mediterranean to Australia. In 1927, coal was converted to oil combustion. In 1931 she was transferred to the Far East route, calling at various ports.<ref name="Narkunda" />


After the outbreak of the ], the ''Narkunda'' initially continued its passenger service and called at ] and ], among other places, until 1940 when it was taken over by the British ] when ] and ] were drafted. It was used during the Allied invasion of ] (see ]).<ref name="Narkunda" /> After the outbreak of the Second World War, the ''Narkunda'' initially continued its passenger service and called at ] and ], among other places, until 1940 when it was taken over by the British ] when ] and ] were drafted. It was used during the Allied invasion of North Africa (see ]).<ref name="Narkunda" />


After landing Allied troops in the Algerian port city of ], the ''Narkunda'' under the command of Captain L. Parfitt, ], on the return journey to Great Britain. On the evening of November 14, 1942, the ''Narkunda'' was bombed and sunk not far from Bougie by German fighter pilots (position {{Coordinate|NS=46/52//N|EW=5/01//E|type= landmark|region=XA|article=/|text=DM|name=Sinking of the Narkunda}}). 31 people lost their lives.<ref name="Wreck" /> The ''Narkunda'' was the third and final P&O ship lost in the area. Captain Parfitt survived and was later awarded the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea. After landing Allied troops in the Algerian port city of ], the ''Narkunda'' under the command of Captain L. Parfitt, ], was on her return journey to Great Britain. On the evening of 14 November 1942, the ''Narkunda'' was bombed by German aircraft and sunk not far from Bougie (position {{coord|46|52|N|5|01|E|region:XA_type:landmark|display=inline,title|name=Sinking of the Narkunda}}). 31 people lost their lives.<ref name="Wreck" /> The ''Narkunda'' was the third and final P&O ship lost in the area. Captain Parfitt survived and was later awarded the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea.


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History
United Kingdom
NameNarkunda
Operator
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number471
Launched25 April 1918
In service30 March 1920
FateSunk on 14 November 1942
General characteristics
TypeOcean liner
Tonnage16,227 GRT
Length177.22 m (581 ft 5 in)
Beam21.16 m (69 ft 5 in)
Draft13.4 m (44 ft 0 in)
Installed power15,300 hp (11,253 kW)
PropulsionQuadruple expansion steam engines, 2 Propeller
Speed17.5 knots (32 km/h)
Capacity673 total passengers

The SS Narkunda was a passenger ship commissioned in 1920 by the British shipping company, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, which carried passengers and mail from Great Britain to Australia and later to the Far East. From 1940 she served as a troop ship until she was sunk on 14 November 1942, on the Algerian coast during a German air raid.

Story

The P&O steamer Narkunda

The steamship Narkunda was ordered in 1913 and built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The First World War significantly delayed the construction of the ship. It was not until 25 April 1918 that the 16,227 GRT "Narkunda" could be launched at Harland & Wolff. Her sister ship, also commissioned in 1913, the SS Naldera (15,825 GRT), was built by Caird & Company in Greenock, Scotland, and was launched in December 1917.

The 177.22 meter long and 21.16 meter wide passenger and mail ship Narkunda had three funnels, two masts and two propellers and was powered by quadruple expansion steam engines, that could attain up to 17.5 knots. The passenger accommodations were designed for 426 passengers in first and 247 passengers in second class. The Narkunda and the Naldera were P&O's first three-funnelled ships, the first with a rounded cruiser stern, and also the largest ships of the shipping company up to that point. The Narkunda left on 30 March 1920 on her maiden voyage. In its early years it was used in the mail service from England via the Mediterranean to Australia. In 1927, coal was converted to oil combustion. In 1931 she was transferred to the Far East route, calling at various ports.

After the outbreak of the Second World War, the Narkunda initially continued its passenger service and called at Shanghai and Cape Town, among other places, until 1940 when it was taken over by the British Admiralty when Troopship and Auxiliary Cruiser were drafted. It was used during the Allied invasion of North Africa (see Operation Torch).

After landing Allied troops in the Algerian port city of Bougie, the Narkunda under the command of Captain L. Parfitt, DSC, was on her return journey to Great Britain. On the evening of 14 November 1942, the Narkunda was bombed by German aircraft and sunk not far from Bougie (position 46°52′N 5°01′E / 46.867°N 5.017°E / 46.867; 5.017 (Sinking of the Narkunda)). 31 people lost their lives. The Narkunda was the third and final P&O ship lost in the area. Captain Parfitt survived and was later awarded the Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea.

Citations

  1. "The Narkunda 1920". Uk Shipbuilders.
  2. ^ "SS Narkunda [+1942]". wrecksite.
  3. ^ "SHIP DESCRIPTIONS – N". The Ship List.

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