S.S. Imperator, Cunard Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1912 at Hamburg by AG Vulcan 52,226 gross 882.9ft x 98.3ft Cunard Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1912 May 23, launched as the Imperator for HAPAG
1913 June 11, maiden voyage Hamburg-Southampton-Cherbourg-New York
1913 Funnels shortened by 3 meters
1914 Laid up at Hamburg
1919 Surrendered to USA, became US transport ship
1920 Chartered by the Cunard Line for 9 voyages 1920-1921
1921 Purchased by Cunard, renamed Berengaria. Southampton - Cherbourg - New York
1922 Converted to oil fuel by Armstrong Whitworth, Walker-on-Tyne
1938 Mar. 3, damaged by fire at New York

Other ships named "Imperator"

Ship Line / Owner
Imperator Hamburg America Line

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