S.S. United Kingdom, Anchor Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1857 at Greenock by Robert Steele & Co. 1,305 gross 245ft x 32.1ft x 21.1ft Anchor Line

S/S United Kingdom, Anchor Line steamship
The Anchor Line steamship United Kingdom
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Chronological History

Year Event
1857 June 13, launched
1857 Aug. 4, sailed as Indian Mutiny transport, chartered by the East India Company
1859 Apr. 15, first voyage Glasgow - Quebec - Montreal
1859 Nov. 30, first voyage Glasgow - New York
1869 Apr. 19, departed from New York and was never heard of again, 80 lives lost

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