Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1907 at Geestemünde by J. C. Tecklenborg | 16,992 gross | 590.1ft x 68.3ft | Canadian Pacific Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1907 | Oct. 21, launched as the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm for NDL |
| 1908 | June 6, maiden voyage Bremen - Southampton - Cherbourg - New York |
| 1914 | August, on cruise along the Norwegian coast, took refuge in Odda at the outbreak of WW1 |
| 1919 | Was surrendered to Britain, used as US Navy Depot |
| 1920 | July, chartered by Canadian Pacific Line |
| 1921 | May 13, purchased by Canadian Pacific Line, rebuilt to 17,282 gross tons |
| 1921 | Renamed Empress of India |
| 1921 | August, chartered by Cunard Line |
| 1922 | June 23, resumed Liverpool - Quebec for Canadian Pacific Line |
| 1922 | December, renamed Montlaurier |
| 1925 | April, damaged by fire at Cammell, Laird & Co. Ltd. |
| 1925 | July, renamed Montnairn |
| 1929 | December, scrapped at Genoa |
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