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SS Orcades was built in Germany and launched as Prinz Ludwig. Served on routes to Asia until laid up in Germany during the 1914-1918 War. As part of
war reparationsWorld War I reparations refers to the payments and transfers of property and equipment that Germany was forced to make under the Treaty of Versailles following its defeat during World War I...
Prinz Ludwig came under control of the British Shipping Controller in 1919 and was used for troop repatriations to Australia.
Prinz Ludwig was purchased by the
Orient Steam Navigation CompanyThe Orient Steam Navigation Company, also known as the Orient Line, was a British shipping company with roots going back to the late 18th century...
(Orient Line) in 1921, underwent refit and was renamed Orcades. The vessel then served on the UK-Australia route until 1924.
Orcades is an ancient name for the
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