Carnarvon Castle

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 Michael Bennett (PWSTS 1959)

06-09-61 to 20-10-61

She was an armed merchant man during 2nd World War and I believe sunk a German ship. No wonder the crew quarters where rotten (Michael Bennett).

From LindaDjss@aol.com - I have an antique tray from this ship which has been passed to me from family members. If anyone has any information for me regarding this ship and it's history please contact me. I am very interested to know the history behind the furniture and the ship itself.

We immigrated to South Africa in 1956 and travelled there on this ship. I was only six at the time but remember the crossing the line party very well. My mother had me dressed up as a Chinese coolie complete with buckets. I am trying to trace the passenger list. There is a Maritime Memorabilia shop here in Cape Town that has several items from her. Keith Rowley - Simonstown.

My grandfather was a seaman gunner in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (South Africa) on this ship from 1941-1943. It was armed with 8 x 6 inch guns and served as a convoy escort for supplies to the Atlantic coasts, north Africa and the Mediterranean theatres. I am looking for any photos of this ship, particularly in its wartime livery (showing the guns etc). tnehill@westnet.com.au