Ship Data
| Type | Built | Burden | Dimensions | Line / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. | 1863 at Waterford by Malcolmson & Co. | 2,136 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 Ormonville near Cherbourg, due to a compass fault |
| 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 as the Iowa for the Anchor Line |
| 1873 | December, renamed Macedonia, new tonnage: 2,136 gross, 1,781 net, engine of 486 HP, 4 bulkheads |
| 1874 | May: rescued the passengers of the Norwegian sailing vessel Pontecorvo, which was badly damaged after colliding with an iceberg off Cape Race on May 21 |
| 1874 | Compound engine by D & W Henderson |
| 1881 | May 30, wrecked near Mull of Kintyre on passage New York - Glasgow, no lives lost |
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