The Canada

Built by Reiherstieg Shipyard, Hamburg, Germany, 1889. 2404 gross tons; 301 (bp) feet long; 37 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 11 knots. 560 passengers ( 10 first class, 550 third class ).

Built for Hansa Line, German flag, in 1889 and named Steinhoft. Sold to Hamburg-American Line, German flag, in 1892. Hamburg-New York service. Renamed Canadia in 1894. Sold to Hamburg-American Line, German flag, in 1905 and reverted to Canada. Sold to Russian owners, in 1905 and renamed Reval. Returned to Furness Line, British flag, in 1906. Sold to Greek owners, in 1910 and renamed Myrtoon. Sold to French owners, French flag, in 1914 and renamed Gyptis. Renamed Ville De Nancy in 1919. Scrapped in Italy in 1924.


Drawing: Duncan Haws