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PS Franz Schubert (ex - Herzogin von Hohenburg)
Built in 1913, at Linz
Engines : Compound Diagonal
Dimensions : 64 m x 7.8 / 15.38 m

Originally named Herzogin von Hohenburg, she was remaned Franz Schubert after World War I
Seriously damaged by fire in 1933 but repaired
Returned to service in 1950 and spent much of the next 20 years sailing between Linz and Passau
Withdrawn in 1970
Brieftly used as an accommodation ship but badly damaged by fire within days.
Languished at Korneuburg until the hulk was sold to Greek interests and towed to Pireaus in 1972

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