S.S. New England, Dominion Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1898 at Belfast by Harland & Wolff 11,394 gross 550.3ft x 59.3ft x 43.9ft Dominion Line


S/S New England, Dominion Line steamship (as seen when new)
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New England - Dominion Line steamship, at Liverpool
New England - Dominion Line steamship, at Liverpool
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Her tonnage was 12,099 tons gross, 9,110 under deck and 7,730 net. The poop was 92 feet, bridge deck 318 feet and forecastle 70 feet. Construction of steel. Water ballast. She had twin screws, triple expansion, 2 x 4 cylinders of (2) 30½, (2) 50¼ & (4) 58 1/8 inches diameter respectively; stroke 54 inches. The engine delivered 985 nominal horse power which gave her a maximum speed of 15 knots. The engine was built by the same company as the hull. She had 3 decks and passenger accommodation for 200 passengers 1 first class, 200 second class and 800 in steerage. She was fitted with electric light, refrigerating machinery, submarine signalling device and wireless. She was first fitted with 3 masts, but later this was reduced to 2 masts. Call sign: QDST. Official registration #: 109441

The interior pictures below are from a booklet issued by Allan Line - text:
"One Class (II) Cabin Steamers" The demand for this type of steamer has been met by placing the "Scandinavian" and "Pretorian" on the "One Cabin" basis. The "Scandinavian" is the largest steamer, 12,100 tons, sailing to Glasgow. Since her first voyage to the St. Lawrence (May, 1912) she has carried the record number of passengers. Her spacious promenade decks, public rooms and staterooms, meeting fully the requirements of the experienced traveller.


Chronological History

Year Event
1898 Apr. 7, launched as the "New England" for the Dominion Line
1898 June 30, maiden voyage Liverpool - Boston
1898 → Boston Sept. 2. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 6,5 days.
1898 Liverpool → Boston Sept. 30. Arrived in Boston at 01:00 morning after crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1898 Liverpool → Boston Oct. 28. Crossing the Ocean in 7 days.
1899 Liverpool → Boston Mar. 31
1899 Liverpool Apr. 20 → Boston Apr. 27
1901 Liverpool → Boston Jan. 21
1901 Liverpool → Boston Feb. 27. Arrive date not given (reported 1901-02-28).
1901 Liverpool → Boston Apr. 21. Arrive date not given (reported 1901-04-22). Journey of 7 days.
1901 Liverpool → Boston June 16. Journey of 7 days.
1901 Liverpool → Boston Nov. 28. Journey of 7 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston Apr. 5
1902 Liverpool → Boston Apr. 30. Crossing the Ocean in 6 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston May 29. Crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston June 26. Crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston July 24
1902 Liverpool → Boston Aug. 21. Crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston Sept. 17. Crossing the Ocean in 6 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston Oct. 16. Crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1902 Liverpool → Boston Nov. 29
1903 Liverpool Apr. 30 → Boston May 7
1903 Liverpool → Boston June 4. Crossing the Ocean in 6,5 days.
1903 Liverpool → Boston July 30. Crossing the Ocean in 7 days.
1903 Liverpool → Boston Aug. 27. Crossing the Ocean in 7 days.
1903 Acquired by White Star Line and renamed Romanic
1903 Nov. 19, first voyage as "Romanic", Liverpool - Boston
1912 Acquired by Allan Line, renamed Scandinavian, 2nd and 3rd class only
1912 Mar. 23, first voyage as "Scandinavian", Glasgow - Halifax - Boston
1913 Glasgow - Halifax - Boston
1917 Taken over by Canadian Pacific Line
1922 Laid up
1923 Scrapped at Hamburg

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