Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 22 May 1936Vol. VI, No. 10

S.S. “Laperouse” To Be

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Page 33

Replaced

THE Messageries Maritimes Company’s steamer Laperouse, which runs from Sydney to New Caledonia and the New Hebrides, with an occasional trip to Hong Kong and Saigon, will be withdrawn from the service at the end of the year. It is reported that the Pierre Loti will probably replace her.

The steamer Piei're Loti is slightly larger than the Laperouse, having a length of 125 metres (406 ft.) and a breadth of 15 metres (49ft.). She is faster and her accommoda tion is more comfortable and roomy than the present vessel.

The Pierre Loti is now engaged in the French Indo China trade. Previously she was running in the Mediterranean Sea.

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