S.S. Bohemia (2), Hamburg America Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1902 at Belfast by Harland & Wolff 8,370 gross 500.5ft x 58.3ft Hamburg America Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1902 July 5, launched as the "Iowa" for Warren Line
1902 November, maiden voyage Liverpool-Galveston
1913 Purchased by HAPAG, renamed "Bohemia"
1914 Mar. 27, first voyage Hamburg-Boston
1917 April, seized by USA, became US Govt. ship "Artemis"
1942 Renamed "Empire Bittern" for British owners
1944 July 23, sunk as blockship off Arromanches during Normandie landings

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