SS Ravenscrag
Ravenscrag (or Ravenscraig) is the name of several ships, some being sailing vessels and some steamships. One of the sailing vessels is historically significant for bringing to the Hawaiian Islands in 1879 Portuguese immigrants who subsequently introduced the ukulele to island culture.
Sketch of the Ravenscrag from an 1898 newspaper | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | SS Ravenscrag |
| Namesake | Ravenscraig Castle |
| Owner |
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| Operator | 1866–85: Allan Shipping Line |
| Builder | Robert Steele & Co. |
| Yard number | 52 |
| Launched | 1866 in Cartsdyke, Scotland |
| In service | 1866–1901 |
| Fate | Transferred to Norway |
| History | |
| Norway | |
| Name | SV Armenia |
| Owner | Johanson Joh. & Co. |
| In service | 1901–1907 |
| Fate | Ran aground 27 Aug 1907 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Clipper with iron hull |
| Tonnage | 1,263 tons |
| Length | 219 feet (67 m) |
| Sail plan | Barque |
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