Launched 1937: mv DUNERA
mv DUNERA
Built by Barclay Curle & Company Glasgow,
Yard No 663
Engines by Shipbuilders
- Port of Registry: London
- Propulsion: Two five cylinder 2SCSA Doxford~type opposed piston oil engines, 11880bhp, twin screws, 16 knots
- Launched: Monday, 10/05/1937
- Built: 1937
- Ship Type: Troopship, later Educational Cruise Ship
- Ship’s Role: Trooping (1937~60); Educational cruising (1961~67)
- Tonnage: 11161 gross; 6634 net; 3819 dwt
Full Date Listing here with Shipping Times
I have a souvenir Brooch from M V Dunera, would be happy to post on to someone who would appreciate it.
Hello Sarah
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Mike
Hi, I have just found this web site and am interested in one of the early sailings of the Dunera.
My father was a regular soldier prior to and during WW11 and was posted to serve in Malta in 1935.
After his tour of duty there he returned to Southampton in December 1937 aboard this ship. He sent a postcard to my mother with the legend under a picture of the ship which says – “BRITISH INDIA M.V. “DUNERA” 11,162 TONS, NORMALLY EMPLOYED ON H.M. TROOPING SERVICE.
The card is post marked SOUTHAMPTON 14 DEC 1937.
He wrote on the back: “Dear wife, have arrived safely after a rough voyage. Roll on when I can get home. I will write when I get (illegible).
This ship looks (illegible).
Sent with love, Bill.”
I would love to know where and when this journey started and when did it leave Malta.
Many thanks, Eric.
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Mike