SS Traffic (1872)

SS Traffic was a baggage tender of the White Star Line, built in 1872 by Philip Speakman in Runcorn and made of English Oak.

History
United Kingdom
NameSS Traffic
Owner
OperatorWhite Star Line (1872–1898)
Port of registryLiverpool
RouteServed in Mersey
Ordered1872
BuilderPhilip Speakman, Runcorn
Yard numberBelvedere Yard
Laid down1872
Launched22 September 1872
CompletedMay 1873
In service1873
Out of service1941
IdentificationUnited Kingdom Official Number 69263
FateScrapped 1955
NotesCan be classified as a steam lighter
General characteristics
TypeShip's tender
Tonnage155 GRT, 83 NRT
Length101.8 ft (31.02 m)
Beam23.6 ft (7.19 m)
Depth9.5 ft (2.9 m)
Installed power40 hp
PropulsionSteam engine by W P Gaulton of Manchester, Single Screw
Speed8 knots
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