Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1928 at Glasgow by John Brown & Co. Ltd. | 20,123 gross | 581.9ft x 75.2ft | Canadian Pacific Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Jan. 24, launched |
| 1928 | June 1, maiden voyage Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal |
| 1939 | Became troopship |
| 1947 | Renamed Empress of India (2) |
| 1948 | Renamed Empress of France (2) |
| 1958 | Rebuilt and fitted with new streamlined funnels |
| 1960 | Scrapped after 310 round voyages on the North Atlantic |
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