Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1878 at Glasgow by J. & G. Thomson & Co. | 4,809 gross | 430.1ft x 44.6ft | Allan Line , Liverpool, England |
This old engraving was printed in "The Graphic" in 1879. It shows sailors at work on deck of the Cunard Line steamer Gallia while crossing the Atlantic ocean. On this picture you can clearly see the BRIDGE of the ship. In the old days the bridge was actually a bridge, from where the commanding officer had a good overview and could shout his orders to all parts of the ship. Being on the bridge was quite a struggle in bad weather as the men on it were not protected like on modern ship today.
Chronological History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1878 | Nov. 12, launched for the Cunard Line as the Gallia |
| 1879 | Apr. 5, maiden voyage Liverpool - Queenstown - New York |
| 1896 | Chartered by Cia Trasatatlantica, became Don Alvaro de Bazan |
| 1896 | Reverted to Gallia |
| 1897 | Acquired by the Beaver Line, name remained Gallia |
| 1897 | Nov. 20, first voyage Liverpool - Halifax - St. John, NB |
| 1899 | Acquired by Allan Line |
| 1899 | → Quebec May 13 |
| 1899 | Stranded near Sorel Point near Quebec, salvaged |
| 1900 | Scrapped at Cherbourg |
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