VINTAGE PHOTO BRITISH STEAM PASSENGER SHIP CITY OF PARIS

On 16 Sep 1939 the City of Paris was damaged by a mine laid on 4 September by U-13 3.5 miles east-northeast of Aldeburgh. One crew member was lost. The disabled ship was towed to Tilbury by the British tugs Contest and Atlantic Cock.

The City of Paris was repaired for a month and returned to service. After 1940 she was used as troopship and 1944 converted to personnel ship.

After September 1945 used as accommodiation ship. Served again as troopship for a short time in 1946 and was then returned to owner. Broken up at Newport in February 1956. 


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