Geschichte
This passenger vessel was built in 1890 by Naval Construction & Armaments Co. Ltd. in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancs.
Historische Notizen
On August 30, 1890 this vessel was sponsored by Lady Louise Egerton (a sister of Lord Hartington who was Chairman of the builders - Naval Construction & Armament Co.). The first of the CPR mail steamers this vessel was in Pacific service 1891-1914. This vessel sailed via the Suez Canal and arrived at Victoria BC on 28/04/1891 and departed the same day for Burrard Inlet under command of Captain O.P. Marshall. This vessel carried the first mail under the Royal Mail contract secured by the CPR. This vessel also carried tea and silk.
In 1921 this vessel was laid up and broken up in 1923.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1890 she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal QC Canada.
In 1914 she was owned by the Maharajah of Gwalior.
In 1915 she was converted to a hospital ship.
In 1919 she was owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Co. (L. Samaldas).
Kapitäne
Captain O.P. Marshall.
Referenzen
- Musk, George (1981)
- Turner, Robert D. (1981)
