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Name: CAXIAS
Launched: 15/05/1912
Completed: 08/1912
Builder: Hepple & Co Ltd, South Shields
Yard Number: 624
Dimensions: 127grt, 104.5 x 24.0 x 6.0ft
Engines: 2 x DC2cyl (11 & 23 x 30ins)
Engines by: Hepple & Co Ltd, South Shields
Propulsion: Paddle, 10.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
08/1912 Maranhao Steam Navigation Co, Maranhao, Brazil
No later history known
Comments: Built as a subcontract from J Pollock & Sons & Co Ltd, Naval Architects, London
Pollock's contract number 448
A passenger cargo vessel and tug
Capacity for 400 x passengers
Towed to Brazil by TURY-ASSU


Above photo of shipbuilder's model is copyright of Wick Antiques Ltd

Above photo of shipbuilder's model is copyright of Wick Antiques Ltd

Lloyd's List, Thursday, 15/08/1912

Shields Daily News, Wednesday, 21/08/1912