S.S. Belgenland (2), Red Star Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1914 at Belfast by Harland & Wolff 27,132 gross 670.4ft x 78.4ft Red Star Line
This Red Star Line steamship built in 1914 at Belfast by Harland Wolff but due the to outbreak of WW1 she remained incomplete at Belfast. In 1917 she became the Belgic 4 for the White Star Line, and served mainly as a cargo vessel without passenger accommodation. In 1923 the ship returned to Red Star Line and was heavily rebuilt, extra decks and a third funnel added, third mast removed and the ship was renamed S/S Belgenland (2). She was used for the Red Star Line Antwerp - Southampton - New York service 1923 - 1932. In 1935 she became the Columbia for Atlantic Transport Line Co. Broken up 1936 in Scotland.

Belgenland (2), Red Star Line steamship
The Belgenland (2) before the rebuilding in 1923
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S/S Belgenland (2) of the Red Star Line
S/S Belgenland (2) of the Red Star Line after rebuilding in 1923
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Belgenland (2) - Red Star Line Line steamship
Belgenland (2) - Red Star Line Line steamship
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