Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1884 at Dumbarton by William Denny & Co. | 5,086 gross | 439.6ft x 46.4ft x 28.9ft | Anchor Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1884 | Sept. 8, launched as the Tainui for the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line |
| 1897 | Chartered by the Cia Trasatlantica, operated as the Covadonga |
| 1899 | Chartered by Allan Line for service Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal, operated as the Tainui |
| 1899 | Nov. 22, bought by Anchor Line, masts reduced from 4 to 2, renamed Astoria |
| 1903 | Glasgow → New York May 31 |
| 1904 | → New York June 6 |
| 1905 | Glasgow → New York Aug. 28 |
| 1908 | February, laid up |
| 1910 | July 14, sold to German subject, scrapped |
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