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RMS Duke of Rothesay (1928)

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History
NameRMS Duke of Rothesay
Owner
Operator
Port of registryLancaster, United Kingdom United Kingdom
Route1928–1956: Heysham - Belfast
BuilderWilliam Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton
Yard number1195
Launched22 March 1928
Maiden voyage30 April 1928
FateScrapped 18 January 1957
General characteristics
TypeTurbine steam ship
Tonnage3,606 GRT
Speed21 Knots

The RMS Duke of Rothesay was a steamer passenger ship operated by the London Midland and Scottish Railway from 1928 to 1956.[1]

In service

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She was commissioned with two other ships, the RMS Duke of Argyll (1928) and the RMS Duke of Lancaster (1927).

Built at William Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton and completed in 1928, she was designed to operate as a passenger ferry on the Heysham to Belfast route.

Replacement

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In 1956, along with her sister ships she was replaced by TSS Duke of Rothesay.

References

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  1. ^ British nationalised shipping, 1947-1968, William Paul Clegg, John S. Styring – 1968