Laurentic (1) | Norway Heritage

Ship Data

Type	Built	Burden	Dimensions	Line / Owner
S.S.	1908 at Belfast, Ireland by Harland & Wolff	14,892 gross	550.4ft x 67.3ft x 41.2ft	White Star Line

Postcard image of the S/S Laurentic
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The S/S Laurentic (1) had a tonnage of 14,892 tons gross, 13,409 under deck and 9,255 net. She had one funnel, two masts, 3 decks & 2 partial decks, was fitted with electric light and refrigerating machinery. There was also a submarine signaling device and wireless. Water ballast. She had triple screws and triple expansion engine with 8 cylinders, (2) 30, (2) 46 & (4) 53 inches diameter respectively and stroke 54 inches. The engine was built by Harland & Wolff. She had one steam turbine built by J. Brown and Co. Ltd. in Glasgow, and a speed of 16 knots. There was accommodation for 230-1st, 430-2nd and 1,000-3rd class passengers. Call sign: HNML. Official registration #: 127959

Picture of the Laurentic (1), White Star Line steamship
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Chronological History

Year	Event
1908	Built as the "Alberta" but launched as the "Laurentic"
1909	Maiden voyage Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal
1914	Canadian government transport
1917	Mined off Northern Ireland, 354 lives lost

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Laurentic (1) – image 2

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S.S. Laurentic (1), White Star Line

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