Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1926 at Hamburg by Blohm & Voss | 21,455 gross | 602.5ft x 78.7ft | Hamburg America Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1926 | Oct. 26, launched |
| 1927 | Apr. 1, maiden voyage Hamburg-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York |
| 1929 | Re-engined, new service speed: 19 knots |
| 1934 | Rebuilt to 645.6ft length, new tonnage: 22,337 gross, service speed now 20 knots |
| 1940 | Accommodation ship at Kiel |
| 1945 | Apr. 3, capsized during air attack on Kiel |
| 1947 | Refloated |
| 1949 | Scrapped |
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