RMS Laconia (1911)

RMS Laconia was a Cunard ocean liner built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, launched on 27 July 1911, with the wife of the U.S. Ambassador Mrs. Whitelaw Reid christening the vessel. Laconia was delivered to the Cunard Line on 12 December 1911, and began service on 20 January 1912. She was the first Cunard ship of that name. She was torpedoed and sunk on 25 February 1917 during World War I; 12 passengers were killed.

For other ships with the same name, see RMS Laconia.

RMS Laconia at Liverpool with the tender Skirmisher.
History
NameRMS Laconia
NamesakeLaconia in the Peloponnese
OwnerCunard Line
Port of registry
BuilderSwan Hunter, Wallsend
Launched27 July 1911
Acquired12 December 1911
Maiden voyage20 January 1912
FateTorpedoed and sunk 25 February 1917 by SM U-50
General characteristics
TypeOcean liner
Tonnage18,099 GRT
Length183 m (600 ft 5 in)
Beam22 m (72 ft 2 in)
Installed powerEight-cylinder quadruple-expansion engines by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company
PropulsionTwin propellers
Speed17 knots (31 km/h)
Capacity
  • Passenger accommodations:
  • 300 1st class
  • 350 2nd Class
  • 2,200 3rd Class

Laconia was intended for the Liverpool-Boston service with cruising from New York to the Mediterranean off season. The ship was the first British ship and first North Atlantic liner to be equipped with anti-roll tanks.

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