The vessel designated IMO 5304891, originally built in 1935, was a significant ocean liner with a rich and varied service history. Constructed by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, she was initially named Potsdam and measured approximately 184.28 meters in length with a beam of 22.61 meters and a depth of 12.37 meters. Her gross tonnage was 17,528 GRT, and she was equipped to accommodate 286 passengers. Designed for the Hamburg America Line and intended for the Hamburg–Southampton–Far East route, Potsdam was launched on 16 January 1935 and completed by June of that year. She featured two steam turbines driving electric motors, which powered twin screw propellers, providing a total of 21,000 shp for a maximum speed of 21 knots. Her propulsion system was supported by four boilers, reflecting her engineering sophistication. During her career, Potsdam was requisitioned by the Kriegsmarine during World War II, initially used as an accommodation ship and later as a troopship. She participated in the evacuation of East Prussia and was seized by the Allies in 1945, renamed Empire Jewel. After a brief stint with an all-German crew, she was transferred to the UK Ministry of War Transport and renamed Empire Fowey. She underwent extensive refitting in 1947, including the installation of new boilers and turbines, and her passenger capacity was significantly increased to 1,636 troops. Her service included carrying troops and pilgrims, notably transporting pilgrims to Jeddah after her sale to Pakistan in 1960 when she was renamed Safina-E-Hujjaj. She served until 1976, with notable incidents such as running aground in the Suez Canal in 1955 and medical evacuations during voyages. In November 1976, she was scrapped at Gadani Beach, marking the end of her maritime career. The vessel's long service life, from her construction through wartime service to civilian passenger and troop transport, underscores her maritime significance.

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