The S/S Columbus as Republic (2), in White Star Line service
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The S/S Columbus after she came under White Star and was renamed Republic [old postcard]
Her tonnage was 15 378 tons gross, 14 301 under deck and 9 742 net. She had one funnel, 4 masts and 5 decks. She was fitted with electric light and refrigerating machinery. Water ballast. She had twin screws and quadruple expansion engines with 8 cylinders of 29, 41 1/2, 61 and 87 inches diameter each pair and stroke 60 inches. The engine delivered 1,180 nominal horsepower which gave the ship a speed of 16 knots. The engine was built by Harland & Wolff. She had accommodation for 1200 passengers. Call sign: VFPK. Official registration #: 118043. [1905-06 Lloyd's Registry of shipping, subm. Gilbert Provost]
Chronological History
| Year |
Event |
| 1903 |
Feb. 26, launched |
| 1903 |
Oct. 1, maiden voyage Liverpool - Boston |
| 1903 |
Liverpool → Boston Oct. 8. Crossing the Ocean in 7 days. |
| 1903 |
Liverpool → Boston Nov. 5 |
| 1903 |
Taken over by White Star Line, renamed Republic |
| 1909 |
Collided with the S/S Florida and sank, 5 lives lost |
Other ships named "Columbus"
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