Magdalena
Ship Number
1354
Vessel Type
Passenger / Cargo Ferry
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
10
Launch Date
May 11, 1948
Launched By
Mrs W C Warwick (Mrs Lewis Warwick Deputised For Mrs W C Warwic
Delivered
February 18, 1949
Owner
Royal Mail Lines Ltd
Weight
17547 grt
BP Length
540 feet
Breadth
73 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
18 knots
Propulsion
Double Reduction Geared Turbines
Official No.
182955
Registered
London
Fate
Sank
 Magdalena

Sailed 9th March 1949 on maiden voyage to Buenos Aires. On return trip struck a reef of Tajuca island near Rio De Janerio 25th March.
 
On 26th April ship was re-floated and broke in two on being towed into harbour. Total Loss.