[WWI] SS River Clyde

[David C. Fletcher]

Diego Fernetti wrote:

> Just found out that the famous ship used as "Trojan Horse" during the 
> Gallipolli landing at V beach survived the war and sailed 50 years 
> more! Regrettably, it was scrapped in 1966. What a loss of an 
> historical ship!
> Since some discussion arised in the last few days about naval models 
> (BTW wonderful work on the Napoli, Marc!) i was wondering if there is 
> any kit of this steamer. And what about the landing lighters?

The 'Maruja y Aurora' (ex-Angela, ex-River Clyde); call sign EGAL; 3919 
tons; operated  in 1960-61 by Gumersindo Junquera Soc. Anon. Gijon, 
Spain; Steamship, built March 1905 by Russell & Co., Port Glasgow - 
length 358'4", beam 49'11", draft 23'6" - 1 deck and spar deck; Triple 
expansion steam engine, three-cylinder - two different cylinder sizes 25 
3/16" x 41" and 67" x 48" - engine built by J.G. Kincaid & Co., 
Greenock.  Now you can search by three ship names to see if any photo's 
exist!

Dave Fletcher