S.S. Illinois, Red Star Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1873 at Philadelphia by W. Cramp & Sons 3,341 gross 343ft x 43ft Red Star Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1873 Launched for the American Line
1874 Jan 23, maiden voyage Philadelphia - Queenstown - Liverpool
1886 Dec. 17, first voyage as charter for Red Star Line, Philadelphia - Antwerp
1889 Antwerp → New York July 11
1890 Antwerp → New York Feb. 23
1890 Antwerp → New York June 20
1890 Antwerp → New York July 29
1890 Antwerp → New York Sept. 9
1891 Fitted with triple expansion engines by W. Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia
1891 Antwerp → New York Oct. 25
1891 Antwerp → New York Dec. 11
1892 Antwerp → New York Jan. 29
1892 Antwerp → New York Mar. 13
1892 Antwerp → Philadelphia July 26
1892 Antwerp → Philadelphia Sept. 6
1892 Antwerp → Philadelphia Oct. 20
1898 Sold to US Gov. and renamed Supply
1928 Scrapped

Other ships named "Illinois"

Ship Line / Owner
Illinois American Line
Illinois Inman Line

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