BENDIGO

Built in 1922 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Greenock, Scotland. This vessel made her inaugural voyage on 12 August 1922 from London - Sydney. Base Port: London Gross Tonnage: 13039 Dimensions: length 537', breadth 64', draught 30' Motive power: initially quadruple expansion engines Screws: twin Service Speed: initially 14 knots, later 15 knots Passenger decks: 3 Crew: 288 Passengers: initially 500-1200 third class; later 586 one class Livery: black hull, stone superstructure, black funnel and red boot topping Refer - "Ships that passed" by Scott Baty