RMS Andania (1921)

RMS Andania was a British ocean liner launched in 1921. She was the first of six 14,000-ton A-class liners built for the Cunard Line in the early 1920s. The other ships were Antonia, Ausonia, Aurania, Ascania, and Alaunia.

For other ships with the same name, see RMS Andania.

A postcard view of the British ocean liner RMS Andania of the Cunard Line
History
United Kingdom
NameAndania
OwnerCunard Line
OperatorCunard Line
BuilderHawthorn Leslie and Company, Hebburn
Launched1 November 1921
Sponsored byLady Perley
Maiden voyage1 June 1922
FateTorpedoed and sunk 15–16 June 1940
General characteristics
Class and typeA-class ocean liner
Tonnage13,950 GRT
Length158.55 m (520 ft 2 in)
Beam19.90 m (65 ft 3 in)
PropulsionDouble reduction steam turbines, 2 shafts
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Capacity
  • 1,700 passengers:
  • 500 cabin class, 1,200 3rd class
Armament
  • As armed merchant cruiser:
  • 8 × 6 in (152 mm) guns
  • 2 × 3 in (76 mm) anti-aircraft guns
  • several machine guns
  • depth charges
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