S.S. Pomeranian, Canadian Pacific Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1882 at Hull by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. 4,364 gross 381ft x 43.8ft Canadian Pacific Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1882 May 6, launched as the Grecian Monarch of the Monarch Line for London - Montreal service
1882 Aug. 13, maiden voyage London - New York
1887 Acquired by Allan Line, renamed Pomeranian
1887 Sept. 9, first voyage as charter for Allan Line, London - Montreal
1893 Feb. 11, ran into a severe storm, the bridge was carried away along with the chartroom and fore deck saloon, the second and third mate, 4 other sailors, and 4 passengers were swept to sea, the captain deadly injured.
1893 Returned to Glasgow, rebuilt, masts reduced to two
1893 May 11, resumed Glasgow Quebec - Montreal
1902 Re-engined with triple-expansion engines by Wm. Denny & Bros, Dumbarton, 316 NHP, 12 knots
1917 Taken over by Canadian Pacific Line
1918 Torpedoed near Portland Bill. 45 lives lost

Other ships named "Pomeranian"

Ship Line / Owner
Pomeranian State Line
Pomeranian Allan Line

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