 SSMadiana at dock, St. Lucia, c.1900. | |
| History | |
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| Name |
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| Owner | |
| Builder | Robert Napier and Sons,Govan |
| Yard number | 356 |
| Launched | 2 November 1876 |
| Fate | Wrecked on 10 February 1903 |
| General characteristics | |
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| Length | 344.8 ft (105.1 m) |
| Beam | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
| Depth | 29.1 ft (8.9 m) |
| Propulsion | C2cyl (47 & 75 x 48in), 300hp, 1- Screw |
SSMadiana was a passenger and cargosteam ship designed and built in theRobert Napier and Sons shipyard inGlasgow in 1877 asSSBalmoral Castle. She was sold several times over the next 20 years, being namedSSSan Augustin between 1882 and 1886, before reverting toBalmoral Castle. She was finally sold to the Quebec S.S. Company, Ltd. in 1893 and was renamedMadiana.[1]
On 16 December 1883San Augustin caught fire north ofLa Coruna while on passage fromManila bound forLiverpool. Her crew abandoned ship, but she stayed afloat and was towed to La Coruna for repairs. She returned to service in June 1885.[2]
On the morning of 10 February 1903, the SSMadiana was approachingBermuda after a voyage from New York City. She hit the reefs around the island and wrecked. The passengers and crew were able to evacuate the ship without any fatalities.
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