Lazarettschiffe Tzar Ferdinand

Stats

Name:Tzar Ferdinand
TypeS/S
Construction Yard
(Yard No.)
Cant. Nav. Fratelli Orlando % Co., Livorno
(?)
Launched10.13
Commissioned1914
Weight, metric tons3300
Weight, BRT1994
Length, meters80,50
Width, meters11,54
Depth, meters6,18
EnginesOne 3cyl expansion engine,
1 shaft, 2 boilers
Horsepower, HP2500 induced
Speed, knots12
Range, nautical miles
(Max.)
2085 at 12 knots using 300t coal
Patients/Medical staff112/?
Crew40
ArmamentNone
OwnerSoc. Commerciale Bulgare di Nav. à Vap., Varna

History

  • Completed as Bulgarian S/S Tzar Ferdinand;
  • Chartered by the KM 26.4.41 as troop transport and auxiliary VTS* (80 wounded);
  • Taken over by the KM 18.8.44, in exchange for KT25 amd KT33, which were transferred to the Bulgarian Navy;
  • Into service 3.9.44 as the hospital ship Tzar Ferdinand;
  • Torpedoed by a Russian submarine 2.10.44, 6 nm west of the Pelion peninsula.