Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1870 at Glasgow by Robert Duncan & Co. | 1,999 gross | 324.6ft x 35.2ft x 22.3ft | Anchor Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1870 | Jan. 20, launched |
| 1870 | Glasgow Mar. 11 → New York Mar. 23. The steamship Australia's maiden voyage. |
| 1870 | Glasgow → New York May 5 |
| 1870 | Glasgow → New York June 15 |
| 1870 | Glasgow → New York July 29 |
| 1870 | Glasgow → New York Sept. 8 |
| 1872 | Glasgow Apr. 6 → New York Apr. 14. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in only 8 days. |
| 1873 | Master: Heddrwick |
| 1875 | Liverpool Mar. 5 → Halifax Mar. 15. Arrival date estimated. |
| 1877 | Fitted with compound engines |
| 1880 | Glasgow May 9 → New York May 20 |
| 1881 | London Aug. 11 → Halifax Aug. 22 |
| 1881 | London Sept. 22 → Halifax Oct. 3 |
| 1884 | Liverpool → Halifax Oct. 18 |
| 1892 | May 12, sold to Furness Withy & Co. Ltd, West Hartlepool |
| 1894 | Scrapped |
Other ships named "Australia"
| Ship | Line / Owner |
|---|---|
| Australia | Hamburg America Line |
Pictures
Australia
Australia - cabin plan
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