S.S. Grecian Monarch, Monarch Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1882 at Hull, England by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. 4,364 gross 381ft x 43ft Monarch Line
S/S Grecian Monarch
S/S Grecian Monarch
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Chronological History

Year Event
1882 May 6, launched as the "Grecian Monarch" of the Monarch Line. London - Montreal service
1882 Aug. 13, maiden voyage London - New York
1883 London → New York June 19
1883 London → New York Aug. 6
1883 London → New York Sept. 18
1883 London → New York Nov. 1
1884 London → New York Mar. 14
1884 London → New York Apr. 28
1884 London → New York June 10
1884 London → New York July 22
1884 London → New York Sept. 4
1887 Acquired by Allan Line, renamed Pomeranian
1887 Sept. 9, first voyage for Allan Line London - Montreal
1891 Glasgow - New York.
1891 State Line service
1893 Feb. 11, ran into a severe storm, the bridge was carried away along with the chartroom and fore deck saloon, the second and third mate, 4 other sailors, and 4 passengers were swept to sea, the captain deadly injured.
1893 Returned to Glasgow, rebuilt, masts reduced to two
1893 May 11, resumed Glasgow Quebec - Montreal
1902 Re-engined with triple-expansion engines by Wm. Denny & Bros, Dumbarton, 316 NHP, 12 knots
1904 Glasgow - Boston/New York
1905 Glasgow - New York
1914 Glasgow - Halifax - Boston
1917 Taken over by Canadian Pacific Line
1918 Torpedoed near Portland Bill. 45 lives lost

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