S.S. Britannia (1), Anchor Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1863 at Glasgow by Tod & McGregor 1,392 gross 261.5ft x 33.1ft x 21.6ft Anchor Line

The Britannia was an iron construction with clipper stem, one funnel, three masts (rigged for sail), a single screw and a service speed of 10 knots. There was accommodation for 40-1st, 90-2nd and 300-3rd class passengers.

Chronological History

Year Event
1863 June 18, launched
1863 July 8, maiden voyage Glasgow - Quebec - Montreal
1863 Nov. 14, first (winter) voyage Glasgow - New York
1864 Capt. Campbell was washed overboard and lost during a gale, while going to the aid of a lady passenger.
1869 December, commenced a single voyage Glasgow - Palermo - New York - Glasgow
1870 1870 - 1873, sailed Glasgow - Moville (Ireland) - New York
1871 Glasgow → New York Aug. 19. Agent Henderson Brothers, Christiania.
1871 Glasgow → New York Sept. 29
1873 Jan. 29, wrecked on Isle of Arran, Scotland

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