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BurdenBuiltShipowner or operator Dimensions
3,503 gross 1882 at Sunderland by William Doxford & Sons Allan Line, Liverpool, England 366ft x 42.2ft 
 Year Departure ArrivalRemarks
 1882  Mar. 21, launchedAtlantic Journey ID 438
 1882  May 25, maiden voyage Glasgow - Quebec - MontrealAtlantic Journey ID 439
 1882  Glasgow  May 26  Quebec  June 08 Liverpool 1882-05-27Transatlantc ID
 1882  Glasgow  July 05  Quebec  July 16 Liverpool 1882-07-06 - Queenstown 1882-07-07Transatlantc ID
 1882  Glasgow  Aug. 10  Quebec  Aug. 20 Transatlantc ID
 1882  Glasgow  Sept. 14  Quebec  Sept. 24 LondonderryTransatlantc ID
 1882  Glasgow  Oct. 19  Quebec  Nov. 01 Transatlantc ID
 1883  London - Halifax - New York. Liverpool/Glasgow - QuebecAtlantic Journey ID 441
 1883  London     Halifax  Mar. 22 Transatlantc ID
 1883  Liverpool  Apr. 26  Halifax  May 06 Portland. Also reported to arrive port of Quebec 1883-05-06Transatlantc ID
 1883  Liverpool  June 18  Quebec  June 30 Queenstown - Galway, IrelandTransatlantc ID
 1883  Liverpool  July 26  Quebec  Aug. 04 Transatlantc ID
 1883  Liverpool  Aug. 28  Quebec  Sept. 07 Transatlantc ID
 1883  Glasgow  Oct. 02  Quebec  Oct. 12 Transatlantc ID
 1883  Glasgow  Nov. 03  Quebec  Nov. 15 Transatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool - Halifax - BaltimoreAtlantic Journey ID 442
 1884  Liverpool  Apr. 22  Halifax  May 02 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool  June 03  Halifax  June 15 St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool  July 15  Halifax  July 25 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool  Aug. 26  Halifax  Sept. 06 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool  Oct. 07  Halifax  Oct. 18 St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1884  Liverpool  Nov. 18  Halifax  Nov. 28 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1885  Glasgow/Liverpool - Halifax - Baltimore/Philadelphia.Atlantic Journey ID 443
 1885  Liverpool     Halifax  Jan. 13 St. JohnsTransatlantc ID
 1885  Glasgow  Feb. 18  Halifax  Mar. 04 Queenstown - Philadelphia 1885-03-06Transatlantc ID
 1885  Glasgow  Apr. 01  Halifax  Apr. 13 PhiladelphiaTransatlantc ID
 1885  Glasgow  May 13  Quebec  May 24 Liverpool 1885-05-14 - Londonderry 1885-05-15Transatlantc ID
 1885  Liverpool  June 23  Halifax  July 02 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1885  Liverpool  Aug. 04  Halifax  Aug. 14 Queenstown - St. Johns - BaltimoreTransatlantc ID
 1885  Sept. 2, wrecked in Portugal Cove, Trepassey Bay, NewfoundlandAtlantic Journey ID 440
The information listed above is not the complete record of the ship. The information was collected from a multitude of sources, and new information will be added as it emerges
Hanoverian, Allan Line steamship wrecked
Hanoverian, Allan Line steamship wrecked in Portugal Cove

The Allan Line steamer Hanoverian sailed from Baltimore on August 25th for Liverpool, calling at Halifax on her way on August 31st. She had 156 passengers on board, most of whom were in the steerage. After leaving -St. Pierre Island, off the coast of Newfoundland, and when nearing Cape Race, she encountered thick fog, and owing to some error of steering was driven into Portugal Cove, seven miles to the east of Trepassey. In passing over some hidden rocks the Hanoverian ripped up her bottom nearly the whole of her length, and then stranded. The sea, was comparatively calm, and all on board were saved and taken overland to Trepassey. They were embarked on board the navy steamers Tenedos and Hercules, and conveyed to St. John's. The people of Trepassey appear to have acted with great kindness, but the ship's crew was reported to have behaved in a far from commendable manner after the ship had stranded. The orders issued for lowering the boats not being promptly obeyed. It was said that some man-of-war sailors who were passengers, had to assist in lowering the boats. These latter rendered the most valuable service in landing passengers, mails, luggage, provisions, and bedding. A considerable portion of the cargo of the Hanoverian was saved, thanks to the exertion of the officers and the able help of a large gang of fishermen.

Blue-Jackets saving woman and children from the wercked<br> Allan liner Hanoverian in Portugal Cove
Blue-Jackets saving woman and children from the Wercked
Allan liner Hanoverian in Portugal Cove

Passengers encamped on shore at midnight after having been<br> rescued from the wrecked Hanoverian
Passengers encamped on shore at midnight after having been
rescued from the wrecked Hanoverian

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