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Australis
There is a site on the SS America under her later name of
Australis
[1964] which gives a detailed 2-part history [part I: 1939-64 and part II:
1965-1994], photos and several links to other sites. Brief specifications are -
26,454 gross tons, length overall 723ft x beam 93.5ft, two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 22 knots. Accommodation for 516-1st, 371-cabin and 159-tourist
class passengers. It was built by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
- 1939, August 31 - launched.
- 1940, August 10 - maiden voyable, New York - Caribbean Cruise.
- 1941 - renamed West Point as a US troopship.
- 1946 - renamed America and sailed New York - Cobh - Southampton - Havre (later Cherbourg).
- 1964 - sold to Chandris Line (Panama) and renamed Australis
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- 1976 - transferred to Greek flag.
- 1978 - went to Venture Cruise Line, New York and renamed America.
- 1978, August - repurchased by Chandris Line, renamed Italis, and
the forward funnel was removed. Final details are found at the above web site.
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