Vessel Profile

Empress of China (II)

Empress of China (II)
Photo: Vancouver Archives CVA_447-2189

Story

This passenger vessel was built in 1913 by Vulcan-Werke AG in Stettin.

Historical Notes

In 1919 this vessel was in Admiralty service as a troopship.

In 1922-1926 this vessel was in Pacific service.

In 1928-1939 this vessel was in Atlantic service.

In 1939-1952 this vessel was in Admiralty service as a troopship. This vessel was broken up in the UK in 1953.

Owners & Masters

In 1913-1914 she was owned by Hamburg Amerika Line.

In 1919 she was owned by the British Government.

In 1921 she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal QC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1926-1927 she was re-engined with 6 steam turbine engines 3603nhp by Fairfield SB & Eng. Co. Ltd.

References

Turner, R.D. (1981)

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