Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1908 at Hamburg by Blohm & Voss | 16,960 gross | 588.9ft x 65.3ft | Hamburg America Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1908 | Sept. 26, launched as the "Cleveland" for HAPAG |
| 1909 | Mar. 29, maiden voyage Hamburg-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York |
| 1917 | Sold to Sweden, sale not recognized by Allies after Armistice |
| 1919 | Surrendered to USA, became US transport "Mobile" |
| 1920 | Chartered by the White Star Line |
| 1920 | Renamed "King Alexander", Byron |
| 1923 | Renamed "Cleveland", United American |
| 1923 | Rebuilt, converted to oil fuel, new tonnage: 15,746 gross, accommodation: 600 cabin and 1,000 steerage |
| 1926 | Returned to HAPAG, new tonnage: 16,971 gross |
| 1927 | Tourist class added |
| 1929 | Bauer Wach LP turbines fitted |
| 1933 | Scrapped at Hamburg |
Pictures
SS Cleveland, Hamburg-Amerika Line
Cleveland – image 2
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