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    • Historical Overview
    • Specifications
    • Notable Events
    • Notable Crew
      • Samuel Robinson – The first Captain
      • John Drummond
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      • Charlie Cusack
    • Crew Lists
    • Engine Room
    • Photo Gallery
    • Resources
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    • Books
      • Oceans of Fate
      • Harry Livingstone’s Forgotten Men
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Links

Canadian author Dan Black
https://danblack.ca/

Singapore Evacuation 1942
http://singaporeevacuation1942.blogspot.com/

H.M.S. Hood Association
http://hmshood.com

Simplon Postcards
www.simplonpc.co.uk

British Merchant Navy
http://www.british-merchant-navy.co.uk

The Australian Merchant Navy
http://www.merchant-navy-ships.com/

Caronia (II) Timeline
http://www.caronia2.info/

HMAS Perth National Association
http://www.hmasperth.asn.au/

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