Siters America and Europa, Cunard Line steamships
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AN EMIGRANT SHIP RUN DOWN. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE LIVES LOST.
The Illustrated London News, July 7, 1849 - transcribed by Børge Solem Apr. 2005. -
This is an account of the collision between the S/S Europa and brig Charles Bartlett in 1849. The previous year the Cunard steamship Europa had set a new transatlantic record when crossing from Liverpool to New York in 11 days and 3 hours. At the time of the collision she was going at the rate of twelve knots, striking the Charles Bartlett abreast of the after main shrouds.
Chronological History
| Year |
Event |
| 1847 |
Sept. 22, launched |
| 1848 |
July 15, maiden voyage Liverpool - Halifax - Boston |
| 1848 |
Sept. 2, first voyage Liverpool - Halifax - New York |
| 1849 |
July 27, collided with and sank the emigrant ship "Charles Bartlet", 135 lives lost |
| 1853 |
Mizzen mast removed |
| 1854 |
Crimean War transport |
| 1855 |
Liverpool - Halifax - New York/Boston |
| 1858 |
Aug. 14, collided with and sank the Arabia off Cape Race, both damaged |
| 1867 |
Sold and became sailing bark |
Other ships named "Europa"
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