Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1898 at Hamburg by Blohm & Voss | 10,237 gross | 500ft x 62ft | Hamburg America Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1898 | Feb. 5, launched as the "Bulgaria for HAPAG |
| 1898 | Apr. 10, maiden voyage Hamburg-Halifax-New York |
| 1899 | Feb. 2, Rudder broken in Atlantic, arrived at the Azores 3 weeks later |
| 1906 | New tonnage: 11,494 gross |
| 1913 | Sold to Unione Austriaca, renamed "Canada" |
| 1913 | Returned to HAPAG, name changed back to "Bulgaria" |
| 1917 | Seized at Baltimore, became US Govt. ship "Hercules" |
| 1919 | Renamed "Philippines", U.S.S.B |
| 1924 | Scrapped at new York |
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