121143: HMT Northland

The SS Zeeland was a Dutch Ocean Liner built by John Brown & Company, Clydebank in 1901 for the Red Star Line. During the First World War her name was changed to HMT Northland as Zeeland sounded Germanic. She served as a Troopship in the early part of the War and later returned to the Transatlantic route. The SS Zeelander was sold for scrap in 1929.

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Also Known As:
SS Zeeland
Type Of Boat:
Passenger Liner; Armed Merchant Cruiser
Date Launched:
24 Nov 1900
Record Maintained by:
CEP