The S/S Laurentic (1) had a tonnage of 14,892 tons gross, 13,409 under deck and 9,255 net. She had one funnel, two masts, 3 decks & 2 partial decks, was fitted
with electric light and refrigerating machinery. There was also a submarine signaling device and wireless. Water ballast. She had triple screws and triple expansion engine with 8 cylinders, (2) 30, (2) 46 & (4) 53 inches diameter respectively and stroke 54 inches. The engine was built by Harland & Wolff. She had one steam turbine built by J. Brown and Co. Ltd. in Glasgow, and a speed of 16 knots. There was accommodation for 230-1st, 430-2nd and 1,000-3rd class passengers. Call sign: HNML. Official registration #: 127959
Chronological History
| Year |
Event |
| 1908 |
Built as the "Alberta" but launched as the "Laurentic" |
| 1909 |
Maiden voyage Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal |
| 1914 |
Canadian government transport |
| 1917 |
Mined off Northern Ireland, 354 lives lost |
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