121826: SS Canada

The SS Canada was an Ocean Liner built by Harland & Wolff, Belfast in 1896 for the White Star Dominion Line.

She was the first Twin Screw Steamer operating from Liverpool to Montreal. SS Canada was a Troopship in the Second Boer War (1899-1902) and in the First World War 1914-1918.

 

  • Displacement: 9564 ton
  • Length 514 ft
  • Beam 58 ft
  • Propulsion Twin Screw triple expansion Steam Engines
  • Speed 15 knots

 

Details
Record Type:
Boat
Type Of Boat:
Ocean Liner; Troopship
Date Launched:
14 May 1896
Record Maintained by:
CEP