Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1840 at Greenock by Robert Duncan & Co. | 1,156 gross | 207ft x 34.2ft 22.4ft | Cunard Line |
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1840 | Feb. 5, launched as the first steamer of the Cunard Line |
| 1840 | July 4, maiden voyage Liverpool - Halifax - Boston |
| 1844 | Fastened in the ice at Boston, escaped |
| 1847 | Sept. 14, stranded at Cape Race, went to New York for repairs |
| 1849 | Sold to North German Federation Navy renamed "Barbarossa" |
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