S.S. Germania (1), Hamburg America Line

The Germania was built by Messrs. Caird & Co., at Greenock. She was 2,900 tons measurement and 2,123 tons register, with all the modern improvements in machinery available at the time. On the maiden voyage from Hamburg to Southampton, the Germania averaged, against strong head winds, a rate of twelve knots per hour. Her saloon was most elegantly fitted up in every respect, the panels were adorned with paintings of scenes in Germany, England and the United States. There was a first-rate piano and a good library on board for the use of the saloon passengers. The steerage accommodations were also described as excellent. The space between the decks was 8 1/2 feet high, and was thoroughly ventilated. The Germania was the seventh steamship built by Caird & Co., for the Hamburg American line.