SS Orbita [SEP] manufacturer
SS Orbita
SS "Orbita" was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland & Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. She was launched on Tuesday, 7 July 1914, at 11.15 GMT. Her sister ships were and .
She provided transatlantic passenger transport, measured about 15,500 gross tons, and was 550.3 ft x 67.3 ft.
History.
From 1921 to 1923 the "Orbita" was chartered to operate the Royal Mail's United Kingdom – New York City service.
12 September 1941 (Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists. Kew, Surrey, England). She continued as a troop ship until at least 1949.
Demise.
The SS "Orbita" was dismantled in October 1950 in Newport, South Wales.