S.S. Iowa, Anchor Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1863 at Waterford by Malcolmson & Co. 1,988 gross 315ft x 34ft x 24ft Anchor Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1863 Nov. 28, launched for London & New York SS Line
1864 July 17, maiden voyage London - Havre - New York
1864 Dec. 6, on passage westbound stranded at Omonville near Cherbourg
1865 Refloated and towed to Cherbourg
1866 Damage repairs
1866 June 28, acquired by Anchor Line (Handysides)
1866 July 1, first voyage Glasgow - New York
1873 Masters: Ovenstone and Laird
1873 December, renamed Macedonia, new tonnage: 2,136 gross, 1,781 net, engine of 486 HP, 4 bulkheads
1874 Compound engine by D & W Henderson
1881 May 30, wrecked near Mull of Kintyre on passage New York - Glasgow

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