SS Arabia (1852)

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SS Arabia (1852)
The British and South American Royal Mail Steam Ship Arabia Capt Judkin, leaving on her first voyage to New York, Jan 1st 1852 RMG PY0274.jpg
History
NameArabia
OwnerCunard Line
OperatorCunard Line
Port of registryLiverpool, England
RouteLiverpool to New York
Laid down1852[1]
Launched21 June 1852[1]
Completed1852[1]
Maiden voyage1 January 1853[1]
In service1853–1868
FateSold 1864 and converted to sail, sank 1868[2]
General characteristics
TypePaddle steamer
Length285 feet (87 m)[1]
Beam41 ft (12 m)[1]
Depth28 feet (8.5 m)
Installed power9 feet (2.7 m) stroke engine with 103 inches (260 cm) diameter cylinder[1]
Propulsion2× 36 feet (11 m) paddle wheels[1]
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)[1]
NotesLast wooden-hulled Cunard ship

SS Arabia was an ocean liner operated by Cunard. She was the last wooden-hulled ship built for the Cunard Line. On January 1st 1853, she departed on her maiden voyage with 60 passengers and 1,200 tons of coal. She was a luxurious ship for her time, with the saloon having a stained glass dome, and crimson velvet sofas. She was sold in 1863, and scrapped in 1867.

Steam engines of the Arabia

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "SS Arabia (2), Cunard Line". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ Wills, Elspeth (2010). The Fleet 1840–2010. London: Cunard. ISBN 978-0-9542451-8-4.


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