Ganges
Ship Number
897
Vessel Type
Passenger / Cargo Ship
Built
Govan Yard
Slip Number
4
Launch Date
August 26, 1930
Delivered
October 29, 1930
Owner
James Nourse Ltd
Weight
6253 grt
BP Length
423 feet
Breadth
55-9 feet
No. of Screws
Single
Speed (approx)
12 knots
Propulsion
Triple Expansion with Bauer-Wach type L.P. turbine, 864 nhp, by D&W Hendersons
Official No.
162497
Registered
London
Fate
Sank
 Ganges

Suffered attack by Japanese warships 6th April 1942 whilst 20 miles off Vizagapatam, and set on fire.
 
Ship abandoned. 15 crew killed.