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RMS Arundel Castle

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Simon Antonie van der Loo came to South Africa aboard the RMS Arundel Castle - the only date associated with this event is 16 July 1935. This could be either the departure or arrival date.

The RMS Arundel Castle was in service with the Union Castle Line

About the RMS Arundel Castle:

Builder:

Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast, Ireland

Tonnage:

19,023 gross register tons (GRT)

Engine & Speed:

Steam turbines powering two propellers
17 knots. 20 knots after 1937 refit
Launched: 11 September 1919

Maiden Voyage

22 April 1921

Port of registry:

Southampton, United Kingdm
Paasengers: 1,170
In 1947 verbouwd en in de vaart als RANDKERK
Fate: Scrapped in 1959

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