Vicksburg | Norway Heritage

Ship Data

Type	Built	Burden	Dimensions	Line / Owner
S.S.	1872 at Dumbarton by A. McMillan & Son	2,484 gross	326.9ft x 38.3ft	Dominion Line

On May 27, 1875, the Vicksburg departed Quebec with seven cabin passengers, 25 steerage passengers, and a crew of 60. During the voyage she encountered ice, which cut through her hull, causing the ship to sink. About 40 people were reported to have lost their lives, including the captain. Five survivors escaped in one of the ship's boats and were later picked up at sea by the steamship State of Georgia.

[VG 1875.06.23]

Chronological History

Year	Event
1872	Glasgow June 9 → Quebec June 20. Montreal.
1872	Glasgow July 26 → Quebec Aug. 11. Loverpool 1872-07-27 - Queenstown 1872-07-30.
1874	Liverpool May 13 → Quebec May 26. Belfast.
1874	Liverpool July 8 → Quebec July 20
1874	Liverpool Aug. 19 → Quebec Aug. 31
1874	Liverpool Oct. 1 → Quebec Oct. 18
1875	Liverpool Apr. 29 → Quebec May 13

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S.S. Vicksburg, Dominion Line

Ship Data

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