S.S. Eldorado (3), Wilson Line

The S/S Eldorado was built in 1886 by Earles' Co. Ltd. in Hull for the Wilson Line. This was the 3rd vessel by this name owned by the Wilson Line. Her tonnage was 1 382 tons gross, 1 320 under deck and 828 net. She was an iron construction, with a single screw and schooner rigged. She had 2 decks, 1 partly of iron and awning deck, 5 cemented bulkheads. Forward Peak Tank 10 tons, Aft Peak Tank 50 tons. Propulsion: compound engine with 3 inverted cylinders of 28, 43 & 70 inches diameter respectively, stroke 39 inches, operating at 154 p.s.i., delivering 250 horsepower. The engine was built by the same company as the hull. In September 1913 she was sold to J. Cashmore for scrapping at Newport. [The Wilson Line of Hull by A.G. Credland & M. Thompson, Lloyd's register of shipping]