Launched on 3rd June 1913 and completed during July by William Doxford & Sons, Sunderland for Hamburg-America Line as Sudmark.

She was captured as a prize of war by the Royal Navy on 17th August 1914 and requisitioned by the Shipping Controller.

She was put with Harris & Dixon Ltd. as managers during 1915 and renamed Huntscraft.

1917 - 20 Managed by Union-Castle

1918 Torpedoed in English Channel but repaired

1920 Purchased by Clan Line renamed Clan MacKay (4)