S.S. Zeeland (1), Red Star Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1865 at Glasgow by J. & G. Thomson & Co. 2,866 gross 337.1ft x 42.9ft Red Star Line

Chronological History

Year Event
1865 June 24, launched
1865 Oct. 21, maiden voyage Liverpool - Queenstown - New York
1877 Re-engined with compound engines by Fawcett, Preston & Co, Liverpool
1877 Chartered to Warren Line
1878 Chartered to Warren Line
1878 Apr. 30, sold to Red Star Line later renamed Zeeland
1878 Apr. 30, first voyage Antwerp - New York
1888 Antwerp → New York Oct. 10
1889 Antwerp → New York Mar. 8
1889 March, renamed "Electrique", French owners
1892 Renamed "Lord Spencer", British owners, converted to a sailing ship
1895 Vent missing on way San Francisco - New York

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