MOOLTAN

Passenger Vessel "Mooltan", launched on 15 - 2 - 1923 and completed in September 1923. Built by Harland 7 wolff Ltd, Belfast, Northern Ireland. She took her maiden voyage on 21 December 1923 from London to Sydney. Base port: London Gross Tonnage: Initially 20 847, later 21 039 Dimensions: length 625', breadth 73', draught 32' Motive Power: H & W quadruple expansion engines (16 000 IHP) Screws: twin Service Speed: initially 16 knots, later 17.5 knots Passenger decks: 5 Crew: 420 Passengers: initially 327 first class and 329 second class, later 1030 tourist class Livery: Black hull, stone (later white) superstructure, black funnels and red boot topping Refer- "Ships that passed" by Scott Baty This image shows vessel passing beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge.