SS Delphic (1925)

The SS Delphic (1925) was a cargo liner built for the White Star Line in 1925. She was the second ship to bear the name "Delphic" in the White Star fleet, the first being a passenger and cargo ship built in 1897.

The 1925 Delphic was primarily employed on the White Star Line's service between the United Kingdom and Australia, carrying both cargo and a limited number of passengers, typically in third class or tourist class accommodations. She was designed and built for speed and efficiency in transporting refrigerated cargo, particularly meat and other perishable goods, between the two countries.

During World War II, the SS Delphic served as a troop transport ship. She played a vital role in carrying troops and supplies to various theaters of war.

Following the war, the Delphic was returned to commercial service, although the specific details of her postwar operations are somewhat less documented compared to her wartime activities. She continued to operate for a period before ultimately being sold for scrap. Specific dates of her sale and scrapping can vary depending on the source, but it occurred sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

The SS Delphic (1925) represents a typical example of the cargo liners that were crucial to international trade in the first half of the 20th century, playing a significant role in connecting Britain with its overseas territories and contributing to the war effort.