S.S. Ionian, Canadian Pacific Line

Details: 8,265 tons gross, 7,683 under deck and 5,337 net. Bridge deck 103 feet and forecastle 56 feet. Water ballast. She was constructed of steel, had twin screws and triple expansion engines, 2 x 3 cylinders of 23, 38 1/2 and 66 inches diameter each pair, stroke 48 inches, delivering 604 nominal horsepower. The engine was built by the same company as the hull. She had one funnel and four masts, 3 decks and was fitted with refrigerating machinery. She had accommodation for 131 passengers first class, 160 second class and 800 steerage passengers. Call sign: SWLK. Official registration #: 113989.

Picture of the S/S Ionian, from an old postcard
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S/S Ionian in Allan Line colors [old postcard]
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The S/S Ionian at Liverpool
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Photo of the Ionian, from a photo postcard

The Ionian as Government Transport No. 4 in WW1
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