Found: English vessel, captured by the Russians then torpedoed by German U-boat in 1917

Unusual hull design. I’d never heard of a “turret deck” ship.

Look up the history of "whaleback" vessels on the Great Lakes. One passenger boat - the rest were freighters. I think the design made a great deal of sense - but sailors just couldn't get comfortable with the look.

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It's quite a story.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo
 

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Thanks, Don, for posting. I haven't heard of that type vessel before.
 

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