She was on her maiden voyage at the time.
The ship's manoeuvrability was poor and, having crashed on its maiden voyage, investors lost confidence and the project was abandoned with the equipment remaining untested.
This maiden voyage could have been her last as she caught fire in the entrance lock, but it was successfully extinguished.
Two pinups were painted on her maiden voyage, just above the bow.
Her maiden voyage was considered a complete disaster, as she experienced mechanical difficulties throughout the voyage.
Her construction was completed and her maiden voyage made in 1953.
Seamen were scarce and recruiting was slow, delaying the ship's maiden voyage.
He served as senior wireless operator on the maiden voyage of the ship.
