SS Arabia (1852)
SS Arabia was an ocean liner operated by Cunard. She was the last wooden-hulled ship built for the Cunard Line. On January 1, 1853, she departed on her maiden voyage with 60 passengers and 1,200 tons of coal. She was a luxurious ship for her time, with the saloon having a stained glass dome, and crimson velvet sofas. In 1858 enroute to New York, she collided with the Cunarder 'Europa' with minor damage, and continued her voyage. She was sold in 1865 to Robert Duncan, sold in 1866 to the Anglo-Egyptian Navigation Company of London, and scrapped in 1867.[3]
Steam engines of the Arabia
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Arabia |
| Owner | Cunard Line |
| Operator | Cunard Line |
| Port of registry | Liverpool, England |
| Route | Liverpool to New York |
| Laid down | 1852[1] |
| Launched | 21 June 1852[1] |
| Completed | 1852[1] |
| Maiden voyage | 1 January 1853[1] |
| In service | 1853–1868 |
| Fate | Sold 1865 and converted to sail, scrapped in 1867. [2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Paddle steamer |
| Tonnage | 2,393 GRT, 1,359 NRT |
| Length | 285 feet (87 m)[1] |
| Beam | 41 ft (12 m)[1] |
| Depth | 27.5 feet (8.4 m) |
| Installed power | 9 feet (2.7 m) stroke engine with 103 inches (260 cm) diameter cylinder[1] |
| Propulsion | 2× 36 feet (11 m) paddle wheels[1] |
| Speed | 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)[1] |
| Notes | Last wooden-hulled Cunard ship |
References
- "SS Arabia (2), Cunard Line". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- Wills, Elspeth (2010). The Fleet 1840–2010. London: Cunard. ISBN 978-0-9542451-8-4.
- Digital records of Arabia https://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?ref=21942
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