SS Belgian
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For other ships with the same name, see Empire Activity.
The SS Belgian was a 5,287-ton steamship which was built in 1919, sold in 1934 becoming Amelia Lauro, seized in 1940 and renamed Empire Activity and wrecked in 1943.
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Builder | Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Newcastle upon Tyne |
Yard number | 1139 |
Launched | 29 August 1919 |
In service | October 1919 |
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Fate | Wrecked 3 October 1943 |
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Tonnage | 5,287 GRT |
Length | 400 ft 3 in (122.00 m) |
Beam | 52 ft 4 in (15.95 m) |
Depth | 28 ft 4 in (8.64 m) |
Propulsion | 1 x triple expansion steam engine of 517 hp (386 kW) |
Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h) |
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