This passenger vessel was built in 1883 by Elder, John in Fairfield.
This vessel was built for service between the UK and New Zealand.
In 1883 she was owned by the New Zealand Shipping Co.
In 1898 she was owned by Canadian - Australian Royal Mail Steam Ship Co.
She carried on a service between Vancouver and the South Pacific.
In 1898 she was repowered with a 4,950hp triple expansion engine and new boilers.
McKee, William C. (1978)
Our Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring a vessel page? Contact us
Help preserve BC's maritime heritage for future generations — digitizing records, restoring photographs, and expanding our vessel collection.
Make a Donation
Support the Maritime Museum of BC, and keep digital collections accessible to the public. A gift of any size helps preserve this history.
The Maritime Museum of BC is a registered not-for-profit; a tax receipt will be issued.
