S.S. California (1), Anchor Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1872 at Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons 3,287 gross 361.5ft x 40.5ft x 24.2ft Anchor Line

S/S California (1) of the Anchor Line
Picture of S/S California (1) from an old engraving
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Chronological History

Year Event
1872 Mar. 12, launched. 7 bulkheads, 2 decks & awning deck, engine 1047 HP
1872 Departed Glasgow. Arrived New York June 29. List (69)
1872 June 15, maiden voyage Glasgow - Moville - New York
1872 Glasgow → New York June 29. Norwegian passengers by John Ulteig.
1873 Master: Craig
1881 Rebuilt: new compounded engines, new tonnage 3,358 gross
1904 December, sold - scrapped in Italy

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