Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1863 at Jarrow-on-Tyne by Palmer’s Shipbuilding & Iron Co. Ltd. | 4,310 gross | 390.7ft x 41.3ft | National Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1863 | Aug. 4, launched for Fernie Bros |
| 1863 | Became the Virginia for National Line |
| 1864 | Apr. 4, first voyage for National Line, Liverpool - Queenstown - New York |
| 1872 | Rebuilt: lengthened to 390.7ft, fitted with compound engines by Laird Bros, new tonnage: 4,310 gross - renamed Greece |
| 1872 | Liverpool Aug. 22 → New York Sept. 5. Agent Hr. O. Svenson, Christiania. |
| 1872 | Liverpool Oct. 2 → New York Oct. 14 |
| 1872 | Liverpool → New York Nov. 18 |
| 1873 | Liverpool May 21 → New York June 3. Agent Hr. O. Svenson, Christiania. |
| 1873 | Liverpool → New York July 8. Agent Hr. O. Svenson, Christiania. |
| 1873 | Liverpool Sept. 17 → New York Sept. 29 |
| 1873 | Liverpool Oct. 22 → New York Nov. 4 |
| 1879 | Liverpool May 8 → New York May 19 |
| 1896 | Scrapped |
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