Cambria
Ship Number
1368
Vessel Type
Passenger / Cargo Ferry
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
Abercorn Basin - 5
Launch Date
September 21, 1948
Launched By
Lady Wood
Delivered
May 17, 1949
Owner
London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Weight
4972 grt
BP Length
375 feet
Breadth
54 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
21 knots
Propulsion
Two Harland and Wolff - B&W Single Acting (S.A.) Diesel
Official No.
183021
Registered
London
Fate
Sank
Cambria

Launched in 1948 for the British Transport Commission and started service in 1949. She replaced a 1920 vessel of the same name, the twin screw steamer Cambria.
 
In 1951 she was fitted with Denny-Brown stabilisers. In 1964–65 they were refurbished with airline style seating. Some cabins and staterooms were removed and replaced with second-class lounges, and a cafeteria. The screened areas were extended to provide further covered seating, and the first and second class smokerooms were converted into a tea lounge.
 
Sold in 1976 to Orri Navigation of Jeddah and renamed Altaif. Name modified to Al Taif in 1980.
 
15th January 1981 sunk whilst moored at Suez.