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NAIRANA

Location

West of Princes Pier, Port Melbourne

VHR Number

S482

Date lost

18/02/1951

Year of construction

1917

Official number

132476

Statement of Significance

Nairana was significant for its participation in the capture of Archangel in Russa, during WWI, August 1918. A subsequent ship was named after the Nairana. The ship was then well known for the Bass Strait run. During WWII, Nairana was the only passenger link between Tasmania and the Mainland (UID 469). Well-loved by passengers.

Physical Description  
Hull Details 3 decks; not rigged; elliptical cruiser, clincher built, no galleries, straight head, steel passenger vessel framework;engine room 116.95 ft; water ballast tanks, 7 bulkheads Later fitted out for war - four 12 lb guns, 2 24 " searchlights, aircraft accom
Propulsion Steam - Screw
Engine Specification Parsons; Babcok & Wilcox
Engine Builder Two shaft Parsons geared turbines. 550 nhp. 6 Babcock & Wilcox water tube boilers. 202lbs. Closed stokehold. 3 bladed screws (Denny List Part III)
Number of Masts 2
Length / Breadth / Depth 315.8 Feet / 45.6 Feet / 16.1 Feet
History  
Builder Denny Bros Ltd, Dumbarton
Built Date 1917
Built Port / Country Dumbarton / Scotland
Registration Number No. 5 of 1921
Registration Port / Country Melbourne / Australia
Former Details of Registration Ordered by Huddart Parker for Bass Strait crossing
Details

Had been laid up at anchor in Bay for three years when storm left it lying broadside to waves on beach. Originally being built for Bass Strait run, taken over in World War I while being built, ... more

Uses of Vessel  
Primary Use Defence
Secondary Use Passenger - Coastal
Voyage Details  
Date Lost 18/02/1951
Owner Nairana Pty Ltd, Collins St, Melbourne (12 June 1951)
Weather conditions

Gale - 73 mph

Cause of Loss

Dragged anchors and was irretreviably beached

Further Details  
Number of Passengers 0
Number of Crew Members 0

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