Star of India

Star of India
Rig Class.Steam Yacht
Year built:1888
General characteristics
Ton:576 tons
Beam:

She was requisitioned as an examination vessel just before war broke out in 1939.  However, she initially acted as an escort vessel, mostly in the English Channel, but in July 1942 was allocated for service at Kilindini where she was converted for examination service.  In March 1943 she was found to be unsuitable for service abroad and was reallocated to Ardrishaig as an accommodation ship for HMS Seahawk.

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