She was built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast in 1910, and operated in line service until 1938, with a break for government service during World War I when she was fitted out as an armed merchant cruiser.
She was built by Harland and Wolff of Belfast, launched 27 January 1910. The ship was operated in line service until 1938, with a break for government service during World War I when she was fitted out as an armed merchant cruiser.