The Six - IOMSPCo Sisters Delivered 1946-1955:- Her twin screws were driven by two single-reduction geared turbine engines developing 9,400 i.h.p. 45479 – the second vessel in the company's history to bear the name – was an iron paddle-steamer operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Considered an exceptionally well appointed ship, King Orry saw service on the wide range of routes the Steam Packet Company then operated. The cowl was removed from her funnel in 1961. She was refloated later that day.[12]. She was fitted out as an Armed Boarding Vessel by Cammell Laird's in late November 1914,[citation needed] being fitted with an armament of two 4 inch (102 mm) guns. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses. There she spent her time on patrol, tending to the crews of stricken ships, challenging suspects, and putting prize crews aboard where appropriate. This gave her a low propeller speed while keeping a high turbine speed. POST CARD SHIP KING ORRY ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET CO DUBLIN IRELAND. More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & … King Orry had the UK Official Number 45479 and used the Code Letters P K J B . Laid up in Genoa. King Orry (1946) This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPCo) turbine steamer King Orry (4) of 1946. The first ship with three gun decks to carry her 102 guns, she was the most powerful ship in the world for many years. King Orry entered service in 1913, making her maiden voyage on the Liverpool to Douglas route on 8 July that year, taking 3 hours 101⁄2 minutes to make the journey at an average speed of 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h; 24.7 mph). She continued this record for the rest of the War. On Thursday 19 June 1884, the King Orry was required to go to the assistance of the Mona’s Isle which had suffered a mechanical failure. SS (RMS) King Orry (I) No. She had onl… From 15 July 1916, King Orry and the Armed Boarding Vessel Dundee were disguised as merchant vessels, substantially changed in appearance, and sent to patrol off Norway, tasked with intercepting ships carrying contraband down the Scandinavian approach. $29.95. [3], Operation Dynamo, whilst widely regarded as the Steam Packet's "finest hour", also saw its blackest day. [6], However two hours after grounding, the King Orry refloated on the rising tide, and then made her way to Douglas under her own power. After the Great War, the King Orry returned to the Steam Packet Company and resumed her service operating to the numerous ports then served by the Company. July 1st 1972:Work recommenced at builders after the Italian Government gave financial support.
More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & 1955 primarily to replace war-time losses. In 1858, King Orry was taken over by Robert Napier& Co. of Glasgow and then sold to a Greek owner. Captained by Lt. Cmdr. The present photograph was taken 1 April 1976, showing some attempts that had been made to refloat the vessel. Refine Your Search Keyword Ship IMO number
Those ships, King Orry, Snaefell, Manxman, Tyndwall etc were beautiful ships, their lines were graceful and they always gave the impression of power and speed, which they were, fast ferries, very fast in fact. She was launched in 1972 as Saint Eloi but not completed until 1975 due to the bankruptcy of the shipyard that built her. The position of the wreck of King Orry is given as LAT:51°07'N LON:002°21'E. King Orry was built by R. Duncan & Co., at Port Glasgow in 1871, with engines by Rankin & Blackmore, and launched on Monday 27 March 1871. The paneled ceiling is white with gilded mouldings. She even accompanied the Grand Fleet on exercises and acted as a 'repeating ship', that is, she transmitted the flagship signals to the battle squadron in line astern. Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's 1975 Pietra Ligure, Savona, built KING ORRY is seen departing from Heysham on 24th May 1996. King Orry (ship, 1913) (9 F) King Orry (ship, 1945) (3 F) Koningin Juliana (ship, 1968) (26 F) D804 Hr.Ms. Jeffery Elliot, RD, RNR) was sunk by German aircraft off Dunkirk on 30 May 1940. This gave her a low propeller speed while keeping a high turbine speed. Size of this preview: 437 × 600 pixels. She had onl… The King Orry would be a pioneer ship for the Mersey; a pioneer in the use of geared turbines. Andrew McAdam; rank/rating, Carpenter; age, 35; place of birth, Glasgow; previous ship, Fenella of Douglas. 1,877: King Orry (4) 1946: 1978 scrapped. Over 1,300 people had to be rescued from the Isle of Man passenger ferry King Orry after it ran aground at New Brighton, Cheshire. This thorough refit gave her a new boiler pressure of 110 pounds per square inch (760 kPa), her diagonal compound engine now had a stroke of 78 inches with a high-pressure cylinder of 52 inches and low pressure 92. She had only begun to establish herself within the Company's fleet, when she was requisitioned by the Admiralty at the outbreak of war in 1914. In September 1975, King Orry was sold for breaking to R. Taylor & Sons (Scrap) Ltd, Glasson Dock, Lancashire. More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & 1955 primarily to replace war-time losses. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Reg 3 Hqtr 39 Union Street, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. It was not until 1079 and after three attempts that Orry conquered Man and brought it under his rule. Media in category "King Orry (ship, 1913)" The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. While the 10th Cruiser Squadron were to patrol between Scotland and Iceland, King Orry and Donegal were to patrol near Muckle Flugga. The paneled ceiling is white with gilded mouldings. [3] Departing Liverpool at 13:05hrs with approximately 250 passengers embarked,[3] Mona’s Isle cleared the Victoria Channel and set a course bound for Douglas. King Orry (1) 1842: wooden paddle steamer, 1858 sold to Greece. Other ships in the crowded and turbulent waters closed in and survivors, including the four Manx engineers, were picked up. King Orry berthed at the Office Berth, Douglas. You are here: Home > Ships > KING ORRY - 5187607 - PASSENGERS SHIP Refine Your Search. On 17 July, King Orry seized the Norwegian steamer SS Britannic, carrying a cargo of magnetic iron ore from Kerkeness to Rotterdam, off Utvaer and sent her to Kirkwall under an armed guard. Opens image gallery. 2,485: Lady of Mann (1) 1930 M/F Channel Entente Photo: Postcard from The ferry site's collection M/F King Orry Photo: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company M/F King Orry Photo: Aubrey Dale (Belfast 31/3-1991) M/F Moby Love II Photo: Moby Lines M/F Moby Love Photo: Gabriele Campoccio (Livorno 12/2-2004) M/F Moby Love Photo: Gabriele Campoccio (Livorno 12/2-2004) M/F Moby Love Photo: Piet Sinke (Piombino July 2005) For her operation the latest advancements in technology had been introduced. February 1975:Delivered to Angleterre Lorraine Alsace S.A. de Navigation (ALA), Dunkerque, France. [5], On Friday 17 July 1914, King Orry ran aground near Maughold, Isle of Man. In 1871 she was the finest model afloat. PS (RMS) King Orry (II) No. Whilst out of commission, the King Orry replaced the Mona’s Isle on the Liverpool schedule, and in turn she was replaced on the Fleetwood schedule by the Fenella. Media in category "King Orry (ship, 1913)" The following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. She is very similar to the four ships that followed her but can be recognised by the fact that the windows on her promenade deck do not continue aft. Those ships, King Orry, Snaefell, Manxman, Tyndwall etc were beautiful ships, their lines were graceful and they always gave the impression of power and speed, which they were, fast ferries, very fast in fact. 39–40. (Redirected from MV King Orry) M/F Moby Love is a passenger ferry currently in service with Moby Lines, Genoa, Italy. His company. The seats at the sides and down the center are furnished with crimson velvet cushions, the windows are fitted with silk curtains to match, and green-patterned Brussels carpet covers the floor. She was well suited to this field of work, and was able to move the largest target at more than 12 knots. She had a registered tonnage of 1,600 GRT; length 313 ft (95.4 m); a beam of 43 ft (13.1 m); depth 16'11" and with a design speed of 21 knots. [6] As she neared the Isle of Man, the King Orry ran into a bank of fog, which obscured the coast with the added complication that the Foghorn at Maughold Head Lighthouse could not be heard. King Orry aground at New Brighton 25 August 1939 again requisitioned for Admiralty service as an Armed Boarding Vessel and acted as a Troop Transport when she was used to rescue 1,131 soldiers from Dunkirk, successfully surviving air attacks and coastal bombardment She was extensively overhauled in 1934, and then converted from coal to oil burning in 1939, when King Orry found herself once again at war. TSS (RMS) King Orry (IV) - the fourth vessel in the line's history to be so named - was the lead ship of the King Orry Class of passenger ferries and packet ships. You are here: Home > Ships > KING ORRY - 5187607 - PASSENGERS SHIP Refine Your Search. TSS (RMS) King Orry (III) – the third ship in the history of the Company to bear the name – was a passenger steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, until she was sunk during the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. Delivery set for early 1975. July 1913 completed. No signs of the German ships were found by any of the patrols.[9]. 45479 – the second vessel in the company's history to bear the name – was an iron paddle-steamer operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company played a vital role in securing victory in the two World Wars. SS King Orry (1913), a packet steamer that served until she was sunk during the Evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940 SS King Orry (1946), the lead ship of the King Orryclass of passenger ferries and packet ships, more commonly referred to as the six sisters King Orry(1972), a roll on-roll off car and passenger ferry, launched in 1972 as Saint Eloi After the Battle of Jutland, the Royal Navy was ordered to undergo intensive gunnery practice, and the King Orry turned to the business of target towing. [6] Whilst trying to re-set her course, the King Orry ran aground at Cornah (Cornaa, current spelling), on the north-east coast of the Isle of Man, approximately one mile south of Maughold Head. The following morning, King Orry sailed for Cammell Laird's dry dock at Birkenhead, for repairs to be undertaken, returning to service a week later. [6] She was inspected by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s Senior Marine Superintendent, who found only slight damage had been sustained, with only one or two plates being strained. King Orry and Manxman were both clear favourites, however, with more than 65 years having passed since the launch of our last ship called Manxman – compared to just 20 years since we named a vessel King Orry, we feel that now is the right time for the return of Manxman. McQueen, to come to anchor and await the arrival of assistance. In September 1975, King Orry was sold for breaking to R. Taylor & Sons (Scrap) Ltd, Glasson Dock, Lancashire. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply. TSS (RMS) King Orry (IV) - the fourth vessel in the line's history to be so named - was the lead ship of the King Orry Class of passenger ferries and packet ships. The dining saloon is not quite as long as the upper saloon, but is broader, extending the width of the vessel. Consequently, her speed was now increased from 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) to 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph). TSS King Orry (IV) Isle of Man Steam Packet Company passenger ferry Media in category "King Orry (ship, 1945)" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. King Orry was launched from Cammell Laird's Birkenhead shipyard on 11 March 1913.[4]. The King Orry was an immediate post-war ship, coming from Cammell Laird’s yard in 1946. More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & … Her engine room started to flood and she was abandoned. [10][11] Through fair weather and foul, but more usually foul in those northern waters, the King Orry stayed on station, suffering much storm damage, until she was ordered to Liverpool for repairs. Her original speed was 15 knots. King Orry (II) approaching Douglas, Isle of Man..JPG 3,255 × 1,978; 2.44 MB
Length 325 feet; beam 47 feet; depth 18 feet( see note), with a registered tonnage of 2,485 GRT. Born: Gene Roddenberry, U.S. screenwriter and producer, creator of Star Trek, in El Paso, Texas (died 1991) August 20, 1921 (Saturday) On her first visit to the stricken port, she succeeded in getting into the harbour where she embarked 1,131 soldiers. [3] [3] As there was no wireless communication at that time, anxiety was caused in Douglas as the scheduled time of arrival of the Mona’s Isle passed, requiring the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to contact their Liverpool office to ensure that she had departed on time. On the night of 2nd/3rd January 1976, she broke from her moorings and grounded about a mile away on the banks of the River Lune. The King Orry carried some armament as an ABV (Armed Boarding Vessel). Ex - SAINT ELOI - 89 CHANNEL ENTENTE - 90 Refine Your Search Keyword Ship IMO number
More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & 1955 primarily to replace war-time losses. February 1975:Delivered to Angleterre Lorraine Alsace S.A. de Navigation (ALA), Dunkerque, France. Delivery set for early 1975. They were the pioneers of the direct driven turbines when they brought out the Viking, although he believed the Allan liner Virginian came out with them before the Viking. TSS King Orry (IV) - the fourth vessel in the line's history to be so named - was the lead ship of the King Orry Class of passenger ferries and packet ships.More commonly referred to as the six sisters, they were built for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1946 & 1955 primarily to replace war-time losses. On 23 September 1915, King Orry collided with the destroyer Christopher, damaging the destroyer. $7.99 + $2.79 shipping . Passage was slow, and it was not until 05:00hrs the following morning that the two vessels arrived in Douglas; where many people had stayed on the Victoria Pier all night, anxious to receive news. The King Orry of Man legend is Godred Crovan, a Viking of uncertain origin who is supposed to have fought on the losing side at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
Those ships, King Orry, Snaefell, Manxman, Tyndwall etc were beautiful ships, their lines were graceful and they always gave the impression of power and speed, which they were, fast ferries, very fast in fact. King Orry holds a special place in the Company’s heart as the first vessel to be named as such was actually the only vessel to be built in the Isle of Man. On the night of 2nd/3rd January 1976, she broke from her moorings and grounded about a mile away on the banks of the River Lune. Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's 1975 Pietra Ligure, Savona, built KING ORRY is seen departing from Heysham on 24th May 1996. At 23:15hrs the Mona’s Isle was located by the King Orry, which then took her under tow and proceeded to Douglas. Media in category "King Orry (ship, 1871)" The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. [7], Moby Love en route to Piombino from Isola d'Elba, The ship was featured in the 1997 ChuckleVision episode, Loch Aye in which the Chuckle Brothers travel from Heysham to Douglas on board the King Orry thinking they were heading to the Loch Aye Highland games in Scotland (actually the Loch Aye Island Games in the Isle of Man). SS King Orry (1913) 1913–1940: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. King Orry II.
Length 325 feet; beam 47 feet; depth 18 feet( see note), with a registered tonnage of 2,485 GRT. SS (RMS) King Orry (II) No. TSS (RMS) King Orry (III) – the third ship in the history of the Company to bear the name – was a passenger steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, until she was sunk during the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. King Orry was the last ship built for the Steam Packet before the outbreak of the First World War, and represented another move forward in the marine engineering design of the Steam Packet steamers, for she was the first of the Company's ships to be built with geared turbines. Ex - SAINT ELOI - 89 CHANNEL ENTENTE - 90 Later: 1998 MOBY LOVE - 17 AEOLOS - 19 AZORES EXPRESS [3], After 41 years of service – the longest service record up until that time in the history of the Steam Packet Fleet – the decision was made to withdraw her. Commands listed for HMS King Orry Please note that we're still working on this section. However, she was able to continue to Dover, where she docked just before noon.[13]. A second and heavier attack was then made on her. A handsome effect is produced by a band of fretwork in maple, backed with red silk, running around the length of the cabin above the crimson-velvetted and padded-back chairs. [3] This was duly confirmed and the King Orry, under the command of Capt. When darkness fell it was possible to see where she had been holed and to make temporary repairs. Bridson, the King Orry had taken the place of the Ben-my-Chree (which had gone to Ardrossan) on the Douglas – Liverpool service, departing at 16:00hrs. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company played a vital role in securing victory in the two World Wars. When approximately mid-channel the mechanical failure to her machinery occurred, forcing her Master, Capt. Shortly after 02:00hrs, 30 May 1940, she sank. She was one of six similar steamers delivered between 1946 and 1955. King Orry (1946) This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPCo) turbine steamer King Orry (4) of 1946. +1876 364 6648 +1 876 332 9992 +1876 616 9688 PS (RMS) King Orry (II) No. [3] She passed the Tynwald, which was engaged in accompanying yachts racing in the Mersey, at 14:30hrs[3] which reported her to be making good speed. Her cook, Jesse Elton from Poole, who single-handedly swam to rescue 25 from KING ORRY eventually received the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal from the King at Buckingham Palace. 1,877: King Orry (4) 1946: 1978 scrapped. She was lengthened by 30 feet, and at the same time she was reboilered by J. Jones & Co for £4,080. Port of registry: Douglas, Isle of Man. CONQUEST OF MAN BY KING ORRY_ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF KEYS—KING HACON, THE FIRST BRITISH ADMIRAL. At the end of the saloon is a magnificent mirror, with a timepiece in the center. CONQUEST OF MAN BY KING ORRY_ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOUSE OF KEYS—KING HACON, THE FIRST BRITISH ADMIRAL. [6] After coaling at Liverpool it was the Master’s intention to make passage direct to Ardrossan in order to bring holidaymakers to Douglas. [6] King Orry was the last ship built for the Steam Packet before the outbreak of the First World War, and represented another move forward in the marine engineering design of the Steam Packet steamers, for she was the first of the Company's ships to be built with geared turbines. Laid up in Genoa. [14][15], Media related to King Orry at Wikimedia Commons. Kortenaer (ship, 1943) (37 F) L Leasowe Castle (ship, 1917) (1 F) M Manx Maid (ship, 1962) (5 F) Manxman (ship, 1955) (5 F) [7] She then made passage for Scapa Flow. She was taken by Captain Quine to Llanerchymor for breaking, but before scrapping commenced she was opened for public inspection with the proceeds of this been donated to the Honeywell Cottage Hospital.[4]. On passage, she survived a dive bombing attack, and made for the East Pier. 2,485: Lady of Mann (1) 1930 Even then, after colliding with the pier, the King Orry was still able to secure alongside. Never has any idea been happier or more successful. There was a risk she may founder in the approach channel to the harbour, but none-the-less after midnight she was ordered to leave and her commander succeeded in getting the badly damaged vessel clear of the harbour entrance. July 1st 1972:Work recommenced at builders after the Italian Government gave financial support. J. Elliott RNR and was sent to Dunkirk as the plight of the British Expeditionary Force became stark. King Orry was the last ship built for the Steam Packet before the outbreak of the First World War, and represented another move forward in the marine engineering design of the Steam Packet steamers, for she was the first of the Company's ships to be built with geared turbines. King Orry returned to Dunkirk in the late afternoon of 29 May. More attacks followed. The King Orry of Man legend is Godred Crovan, a Viking of uncertain origin who is supposed to have fought on the losing side at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. The company's previous King Orry was one of three company losses during Operation Dynamo - the evacuation of British and French troops from the port of Dunkirk during May 1940. Free shipping . Ships of the Isle of Man Steam packet Company (Fred Henry, 1973) p.12, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Fred Henry) p.66, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Fred Henry, 1973) p.15, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SS_King_Orry_(1871)&oldid=969126582, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Pages incorrectly using the quote template, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 260 ft 0 in (79.2 m) later increased to 290 ft 0 in (88.4 m), Diagonal compound engines, working at 110 pounds per square inch (760 kPa), developing 1,700, This page was last edited on 23 July 2020, at 15:13. Her twin screws were driven by two single-reduction geared turbine engines developing 9,400 i.h.p. Over 1,300 people aboard her were rescued. The cowl was removed from her funnel in 1961. Considered an exceptionally well appointed ship, King Orry saw service on the wide range of routes the Steam Packet Company then operated. They should not be confused with IMO ship identification numbers. 806: King Orry (3) 1913: 1915-1918 and 1939-1940 requisitioned by Admiralty as boarding ship, 1940 sunk off Dunkirk. When the German Empire's High Seas Fleet surrendered in the Firth of Forth on 21 November 1918, she was the sole representative of the British mercantile marine at the capitulation ceremony. In 1895 she was given a complete electric lighting installation costing £575. But in this condition it was apparent she was a danger to shipping that was already in enough danger. 33 1927, p. 74. http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?150#150, Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in 1921, Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in May 1940, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SS_King_Orry_(1913)&oldid=983333392, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, World War II merchant ships of the United Kingdom, World War I merchant ships of the United Kingdom, World War II shipwrecks in the English Channel, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 45479 – the second vessel in the company's history to bear the name – was an iron paddle-steamer operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Reg 3 Hqtr 39 Union Street, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. King Orry (1) 1842: wooden paddle steamer, 1858 sold to Greece. This one was the fifth to carry the name. [6], At the time of the grounding there were no passengers on board.[6]. King Orry and Manxman were both clear favourites, however, with more than 65 years having passed since the launch of our last ship called Manxman – compared to just 20 years since we named a vessel King Orry, we feel that now is the right time for the return of Manxman. Naval Staff Monograph No. The present photograph was taken 1 April 1976, showing some attempts that had been made to refloat the vessel. Other resolutions: 175 × 240 pixels | 350 × 480 pixels | 560 × 768 pixels | 746 × 1,024 pixels | 2,340 × 3,211 pixels. The wonderful ship which sailed successfully for 41 years. 1913–1940: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. 21923 - the first vessel in the line's history to be so named - was a wooden paddle-steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. King Orry was refloated later that day. The vessel could therefore either been steered from the hurricane deck or the aft part of the ship. Three vessels were lost from the fleet on 29 May; Mona's Queen, Fenella and King Orry. Length 260'; beam 29'4"; depth 14'7", King Orry had an original tonnage of 809 GRT, and this was later increased to 1,104. [6] News of the King Orry's plight was passed by wireless message to the Company’s Headquarters at Douglas by the Mona’s Queen,[6] which shortly passed near the scene inbound to Douglas from Ardrossan, and the Peel Castle and the Fenella were despatched to aid the King Orry. She was built as a multi-purpose ferry, capable of carrying railway rolling stock as well as road vehicles. Then, diverted to patrol down the fringe of the German minefield off the Heligoland Bight, she challenged and boarded six ships in one day, and put a prize crew aboard an oil tanker which she then directed to the East Coast of England. A contemporary report of the time stated she had:-A deck saloon 70ft long, 8ft high and 18ft broad. CHAPTER III. [citation needed] King Orry had accommodation for 1,600 passengers, and a crew of 51. Gill, was coaled and despatched in order to locate the Mona’s Isle and give assistance. [7], Moby Love en route to Piombino from Isola d'Elba, The ship was featured in the 1997 ChuckleVision episode, Loch Aye in which the Chuckle Brothers travel from Heysham to Douglas on board the King Orry thinking they were heading to the Loch Aye Highland games in Scotland (actually the Loch Aye Island Games in the Isle of Man). Ran for Forty-one Years. King Orry II. King Orry berthed at the Office Berth, Douglas. CHAPTER III. 806: King Orry (3) 1913: 1915-1918 and 1939-1940 requisitioned by Admiralty as boarding ship, 1940 sunk off Dunkirk. Those ships, King Orry, Snaefell, Manxman, Tyndwall etc were beautiful ships, their lines were graceful and they always gave the impression of power and speed, which they were, fast ferries, very fast in fact. King Orry (III) aground at New Brighton..JPG 3,168 × 2,077; 3.5 MB A contemporary report of the time stated she had:-. King Orry had accommodation for 1,600 passengers, and a crew of 51. Admiral Beatty awarded her the place of honour in the middle of the centre line. She reached what had been once her regular port of call, but not before a shore battery at New Brighton had put shots across her bow when she failed to give a satisfactory answer to questioning signals. Image not available. On one occasion she sent men aboard a large vessel laden with 10,000 tons of wheat for Germany, and her prize crew took the vessel into Kirkwall. So a small Manx steamer took station, surrounded by the victorious British Grand Fleet. The wonderful ship which sailed successfully for 41 years. King Orry saw service in both World Wars. The paneled ceiling is white with gilded mouldings. Soon however, she began to list heavily to starboard. November 24th 1969:Ordered January 24th 1969:Keel struck February 26th 1972:Launched 1972:Expected delivery date of October, but owing to liquidation of her builders she was seized by creditors and delivery was severely delayed. The ship cast off and made for Dover in the early hours of 27 May. When King Charles II came to the throne in 1660 he inherited a huge fleet of 154 ships…
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