Ordered 28 June 1934 Launched 21 December 1934 Draft 3.9 m | Cost £84,163 Length 94 m | |
Name 1935-1967 TSS Slieve League Owner 1935-1948 London, Midland and Scottish Railway
1948-1962 British Transport Commission
1962-1967 British Rail Operator 1935-1948 London, Midland and Scottish Railway
1948-1962 British Transport Commission
1962-1967 British Rail Route 1935-1967 Holyhead - Dublin Builder William Denny and Brothers | ||
TSS Slieve League was a twin screw steamer cargo vessel operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway from 1935 to 1948, and the British Transport Commission from 1948 to 1962.
History
She was built by William Denny and Brothers of Dumbarton, launched in 1934 and handed over to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1935.
She replaced the Slieve Bawn of 1904 and was named after the Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal.
Her lifeboats were fitted with propellors that could be worked by hand.
On the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, her port of registry was changed from Dublin to London.
References
TSS Slieve League (1935) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA