S.S. Sardinian, Canadian Pacific Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1874 at Greenock by Robert Steele & Co. 4,399 gross 400ft x 42,3ft Canadian Pacific Line
For more ship history see: S/S Sardinian - Allan Line.

Sardinian, Allan Line
The S/S Sardinian in Allan Line colors [old photo postcard]

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Sardinian, Allan Line steamship
Sardinian, Allan Line steamship
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Sardinian, Allan Line steamship
The S/S Sardinian in Allan Line colors [old postcard]
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Chronological History

Year Event
1874 June 3, launched as the Sardinian for the Allan Line
1875 July 29, maiden voyage Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal
1878 May 10, caught fire at Moville following an explosion in bunkers. Scuttled, then salvaged and repaired
1878 June 26, resumed Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal
1897 Re-engined with triple-expansion engines by Wm. Denny, Dumbarton, 316 NHP, masts reduced to two
1897 June 19, first voyage Glasgow - Quebec - Montreal
1901 Nov. 26, transported Guiseppe Marconi and equipment to set up wireless station at St Johns, Newfoundland
1917 Taken over by Canadian Pacific Line
1920 Sold, became coal hulk at Vigo
1938 Scrapped at Bilbao

Other ships named "Sardinian"

Ship Line / Owner
Sardinian Allan Line

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