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Passenger vessel "Ophir", built in 1891 at Glasgow by R Napier & Son for the Orient Steam Navigation Co. The first Orient Liner to completely dispense with canvas and an early twin screw mail liner. Built with the help of a subsidy from the British Gove

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OPHIR

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Steel Twin Screw Steamer, 734 hp

Tonnage

6,910g 3,223n

Built

1891

Built By

R.Napier & Sons

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