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BurdenBuiltShipowner or operator Dimensions
23,876 gross 1904 at Belfast, Ireland by Harland & Wolff White Star Line 709.2ft x 75.6ft x 52.6ft 
 Year Departure ArrivalRemarks
 1903  Nov. 21, launchedAtlantic Journey ID 3674
 1904  June 29, maiden voyage Liverpool - New YorkAtlantic Journey ID 3675
 1904  Liverpool     New York  July 08 Transatlantc ID
 1904  Liverpool     New York  Aug. 04 Transatlantc ID
 1904  Liverpool     New York  Sept. 01 Transatlantc ID
 1904  Liverpool     New York  Sept. 29 Transatlantc ID
 1904  Liverpool     New York  Oct. 27 Transatlantc ID
 1904  Liverpool     New York  Nov. 24 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Mar. 23 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Apr. 20 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  May 19 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  June 15 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  July 20 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Aug. 17 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Sept. 14 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Oct. 12 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Nov. 11 Transatlantc ID
 1905  Liverpool     New York  Dec. 08 Transatlantc ID
 1909  Rescued survivors after the collision of the "Republic" and the "Florida"Atlantic Journey ID 3676
 1914  TroopshipAtlantic Journey ID 3677
 1918  Dec. 12, returned to service on the Liverpool - New York serviceAtlantic Journey ID 3678
 1925  Liverpool  Aug. 15  New York  Aug. 24 Subm. by Alan GlassTransatlantc ID
 1927  Accommodation altered to carry 393-cabin class, 339-tourist class and 1150-3rd class passengers.Atlantic Journey ID 5031
 1929  December 6, rescued the crew of the schooner Northern Lights off Newfoundland.Atlantic Journey ID 5032
 1931  September 17, commenced her last voyage Liverpool - New York - LiverpoolAtlantic Journey ID 5033
 1933  Scrapped at OsakaAtlantic Journey ID 3679
The information listed above is not the complete record of the ship. The information was collected from a multitude of sources, and new information will be added as it emerges
Baltic (2), White Star Line steamship
Picture of the S/S Baltic (2) from an old postcard
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The Baltic had a tonnage of 23,876 tons gross, 21,693 under deck and 15,295 net. She had been lengthened by 20 feet during construction. She had two funnels, four masts, 4 decks, shelter deck and was fitted with electric light and refrigerating machinery. She had water ballast. Propelled by twin screws; quadruple expansion engine with 8 cylinders of 33, 47½, 68½ & 98 inches diameter each pair and stroke 63 inches. The engine delivered 1,524 nominal horsepower and gave the ship a speed of 17 knots. The engine was built by Harland & Wolff. There was accommodation for 425-1st, 450-2nd and 2,000-3rd class passengers. Call sign: VRSF. Official registration #: 118101.

Baltic (2), White Star Line steamship second class plan
White Star Line steamship Baltic (2)
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Second class plan, showing the dining saloon and berthing on the upper deck.

S/S Baltic at Liverpool
S/S Baltic at Liverpool [old postcard]

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