S.S. Australia, Hamburg America Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1881 at Walker-on-Tyne by C. Mitchell & Co. 2,119 gross 297.9ft x 37.1ft Hamburg America Line
Australia - Hamburg America Line steamship
Australia - Hamburg America Line steamship
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Chronological History

Year Event
1881 April 16, launched for the Carr Line
1881 June 9, maiden voyage Hamburg-New York
1888 Purchased by HAPAG
1888 July 3, first voyage Hamburg-New York for HAPAG
1902 Stranded in R Scheldt near Antwerp, broke in two

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Ship Line / Owner
Australia Anchor Line

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