Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1901 at Glasgow by John Brown & Co. Ltd. | 11,621 gross | 530.5ft x 59.2ft | American Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1901 | Nov. 26, launched |
| 1902 | Mar. 8, maiden voyage as charter for Dominion Line |
| 1903 | April, first voyage for American Line, Liverpool - Philadelphia |
| 1904 | Liverpool → Philadelphia Jan. 25 |
| 1904 | Liverpool → Philadelphia Mar. 3. Crossing the Ocean in 7 days. |
| 1904 | Mar. 30, damaged in collision with the Clan Grant off Tuskar Rock |
| 1904 | Liverpool → Philadelphia May 14 |
| 1904 | Liverpool → Philadelphia July 24 |
| 1904 | Liverpool → Philadelphia Oct. 3 |
| 1905 | Liverpool → Philadelphia July 1 |
| 1905 | Liverpool → Philadelphia July 5 |
| 1907 | Nov. 16, chartered for one voyage Antwerp - New York for Red Star Line |
| 1914 | Acquired by British Admiralty |
| 1914 | Sold to British Admiralty, converted to a dummy battlecruiser - renmed Tiger |
| 1915 | May 30, torpedoed and sunk by German submarine in the Aegan Sea |
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