1924 Deployed as tender at East London

As built the second "Koodoo", brought out by the Union-Castle Line to replace the first "Koodoo" in East London, was a trim little craft.  

With her transom stern, midships wheelhouse, lavender hull and red and black funnel, she had all the appearance of a miniature Union-Castle liner.  

Her decks were purposely kept clear for her primary task was to ferry passengers out to the waiting ships at anchor.

1938 Sold to SA Railways & Harbours

In 1960 Koodoo being towed out of Port Elizabeth to be scuttled off Hood Point

Life after Union-Castle Line

Career Summary

Vessel

Built

Tonnage

Official No

Ship Builder

Engine Builder

Engine Type

HP

Screws

Koodoo (2)

1924

278

147697

J L Thornycroft & Co

Southampton

J L Thornycroft & Co

Southampton

2 x Compound Steam

240 IHP

2

Koodoo (2)

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