Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1871 at Belfast by Harland & Wolff | 4,036 gross | 420ft x 40.9ft | Holland America Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1871 | Mar. 8, launched as the "Pacific" |
| 1871 | Sept. 14, maiden voyage Liverpool - Queenstown - New York as the Baltic for White Star Line |
| 1873 | January, gained the Blue Ribbon after setting a new record New York - Queenstown |
| 1883 | Chartered to the Inman Line |
| 1885 | Chartered to the Inman Line |
| 1886 | Chartered to the Inman Line |
| 1888 | Nov. 3, first voyage Rotterdam - New York |
| 1888 | Purchased by the Holland America Line, renamed Veendam |
| 1889 | Rotterdam → New York Feb. 8. Journey of 9 days. |
| 1889 | Rotterdam → New York Mar. 20 |
| 1889 | Rotterdam → New York May 1. Journey of 9 days from Rotterdam. |
| 1889 | Rotterdam → New York June 5 |
| 1889 | Rotterdam → New York Nov. 12 |
| 1890 | Triple-expansion engines fitted |
| 1891 | Rotterdam → New York Feb. 17 |
| 1891 | Rotterdam → New York Aug. 11 |
| 1898 | Feb. 7, foundered in the North Atlantic after collision with wreck, no lives lost |
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