SS Auby was a Sarawakian Cargo ship that was scuttled at Batavia, Netherlands East Indies on 5 March 1942 during the Battle of Java.[1]

History
Name
  • Kingdom of Italy Rosario (1908-1920)
  • Belgium Auby (1920-1925)
  • Raj of Sarawak Auby (1925-1942)
OwnerSarawak & Singapore S. S. Co.
BuilderSoc. Esercizio Bacini
Yard number44
Launched1908
Completed1908
Acquired1908
Maiden voyage1908
In service1908
Out of service5 March 1942
Identification VSBD
FateScuttled
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage636 GRT
Length63.2 metres (207 ft 4 in)
Beam10.4 metres (34 ft 1 in)
Depth3 metres (9 ft 10 in)
Installed power2 x 3 cyl. triple expansion steam engines
PropulsionTwo screw propellers

Construction

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Auby was built at the Soc. Esercizio Bacini shipyard in Riva Trigoso, Italy in 1908. Where she was launched and completed that same year. The ship was 63.2 metres (207 ft 4 in) long, had a beam of 10.4 metres (34 ft 1 in) and had a depth of 3 metres (9 ft 10 in). She was assessed at 636 GRT and had 2 x 3 cyl. triple expansion steam engines driving two screw propellers. The ship could generate 47 n.h.p..[1][2]

Sinking

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Auby was scuttled at Batavia, Netherlands East Indies on 5 March 1942 during the Battle of Java to prevent her falling into Japanese possession, after having helped evacuate civilians from Singapore to Tanjung Priok.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "SS Auby (+1942)". wrecksite.eu. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Auby (5603173)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 13 October 2021.