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A55 HMAT Kyarra

On 6 November 1914 she was requisitioned and converted into a hospital ship (HMAT A.55 Kyarra) for the purpose of transporting Australian medical units to Egypt. The hull was painted white with a large red cross on the side. In March 1915, Kyarra was converted into a troop transport. Commonwealth control ended 4 January 1918.

On 5 May 1918, Kyarra was sailing from Tilbury to Devonport to embark civilian passengers and take on full general cargo. However she was sunk by UB-57 near Swanage with the loss of six lives.


Owner of originalAustralian War Memorial
Date1914
File nameA55 Hmat Kyarra.jpg
File Size176.77k
Dimensions639 x 475
Linked toWilliam Maxwell (War Service)

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