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 1st 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. She was sold in 1863, and scrapped in 1867.
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 1864 and converted to sail, sank 1868[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Paddle steamer |
| Length | 285 feet (87 m)[1] |
| Beam | 41 ft (12 m)[1] |
| Depth | 28 feet (8.5 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.
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