Kyarra

History
Australia
NameKyarra
OwnerAustralian United Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.
Port of registryFremantle, Western Australia
BuilderWilliam Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton
Launched2 February 1903
FateSunk on 26 May 1918
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length415 ft 5 in (126.62 m)
Beam52 ft 2 in (15.90 m)
Draught31 ft 5 in (9.58 m)
Propulsion2 × 375 hp (280 kW) triple expansion engines
Speed15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph)
Capacity
  • 2,600 tons general cargo
  • 286 passengers (126 first class & 160 second class)
Armament4.7 in (120 mm) gun

Kyarra was a 6,953-ton (7,065 t) steel cargo and passenger luxury liner, built in Scotland in 1903 for the Australian United Steam Navigation Company.

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