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Avelona Star 1929 Blue Star Line

Torpedoed by U 43 in the Atlantic 1940

The Avelona Star was one of five ships ordered by Blue Star Line, named Almeda, Avila, Andalucia, Arandora, and Avelona

Avelona was rebuilt as a cargo vessel with the removal of upper decks and second funnel. This was due to the Depression and the drop off in passenger traffic.

Image attribution: http://bluestarline.org

Images: Fraser Darrah and JC Callis

She looks rather sad having lost decks and a funnel.