Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1856 at Greenock by Caird & Co. | 2,405 gross | 282.1ft x 39.4ft | Hamburg America Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1856 | Launched as the "Petropolis" for Hamburg-Brasilianische Oct. 30 |
| 1858 | Oct. 21, became the "Bavaria", HAPAG |
| 1858 | Nov. 1, first voyage Hamburg-Southampton-New York |
| 1867 | Oct., first voyage Hamburg-New Orleans |
| 1871 | Re-engined with compound engines by C. A. Day & Co, Southampton |
| 1873 | Oct. 25, last voyage Hamburg-New York, subsequently ran West Indies |
| 1876 | Became the Bavaria of the Dominion Line |
| 1876 | Dec. 7, first voyage Liverpool-New Orleans |
| 1877 | Feb 6, destroyed by fire, no lives lost |
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