SS Tropic (1871)
SS Tropic was a steamship operated by the White Star Line. Built in 1871 by shipbuilders Thos. Royden & Co, the 2,122 gross-ton vessel operated on the Liverpool to Calcutta run in 1871, and in 1872 began serving South American ports from Liverpool. In 1873, the ship was sold to Serra y Font, Bilbao, and renamed Federico.
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| Builder: | Thos. Royden & Co |
| Launched: | 1871 |
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| Type: | Steamship |
| Tonnage: | 2,122 GT |
| Length: | 99 m (326 ft) |
| Beam: | 11 m (35 ft) |
| Depth: | 10 m (33 ft) |
References
- "S/S Tropic (1), White Star Line". Norway Heritage. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- "White Star Line / Oceanic Steamship Company / White Star Line of Boston Packets". The Fleets. The Ships List. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
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