Munster
Ship Number
996
Vessel Type
Passenger Ferry
Built
Belfast
Slip Number
5
Launch Date
November 3, 1937
Launched By
Mrs C M O'kelly
Delivered
February 22, 1938
Owner
British & Irish Steam Packet Co.
Weight
4302 grt
BP Length
345 feet
Breadth
50 feet
No. of Screws
Twin
Speed (approx)
17 knots
Propulsion
2 x Single Acting (S.A.) Diesel 1347 n.h.p.
Official No.
166226
Registered
Liverpool
Fate
Sank
 Munster

[Harland and Wolff Collection]

Entered service between Liverpool and Dublin in 1938.
 
Whilst on the Belfast to Liverpool run, she triggered a magnetic mine near to the Liverpool Bar at 6 am laid by German submarine U-30 and sunk. No casualties.