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Ian Bland
Member
Username: ian
Post Number: 42
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 2, 2002 - 12:10 am: | 
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A few weeks ago I bought a photograph of the Cunard ship Caronia. I've been trying to search for the ship, but can find very little. I am aware that there is a current ship with this name, but how many previous ones have there been?
I believe a ship was registered in 1948, but wondered if this was the first? The ship in my photo has two tall, thin funnels and suggests an earlier period. None of my reference books include this ship. can anyone help? |
Steven B. Anderson
Member
Username: samuelcunard
Post Number: 24
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 2, 2002 - 1:07 am: |
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Ian:
The Caronia that you have shown in your photograph is the Caronia (I) of 1904.
She was built by John Brown, Clydebank Yard No. 362, 19,594 GRT 678 x 72.2 ft twin screw 22,000 IHP 20 kn Original Passenger Figures: 300 1st, 350 2nd, 300 3rd 1,100 steerage and 700 crew.
She was launched on July 13, 1904 and left on her Maiden Voyage February 25,1905. During World War I she was used as an Auxilary cruiser and a troop transports. In 1919 she returned to passenger service on the Liverpool to New York run. She was broken up in Osaka, Japan in 1933.
The Caronia (II) was built in 1948. And the Caronia (III)is currently in service with the Cunard Line. |
tom bates
Member
Username: system
Post Number: 91
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 2, 2002 - 6:55 am: |
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my surcees state 900 third class passengers
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Mark Baber
Moderator
Username: mab
Post Number: 522
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, December 2, 2002 - 6:44 pm: |
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Ian, is this the Caronia in your photo?
MAB
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OceanicSteamNavigationCo/
http://www.greatships.net/
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Steven B. Anderson
Member
Username: samuelcunard
Post Number: 25
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 - 12:46 am: |
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Tom:
I rechecked my sources and the correct figure for 3rd class is 900. A slight typing error.
To tie in to the Titanic:
RMS Caronia sent Titanic an ice warning at 9:00 hrs on April 14th. |
Ian Bland
Member
Username: ian
Post Number: 44
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 5, 2002 - 11:31 pm: |
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Steven - Thanks. I didn't want to jump to conclusions without checking, but it was obvious that the ship in the photo was older than 1948. Am I right in saying that the '48 Caronia is the ship which had the nickname 'Green Goddess'?
Mark - You are amazing. Not only is it the same ship, but it's the same photo!!!!!!!!!
What I bought is actually a post card with a b&w photo. It is identical to the first photo on the link that you posted. I paid £7 for it in a junk shop. It's in very good condition. I also bought a card of the Allen Line Virginian. This is a colour artists impression and in good condition. I paid £3 for it. As you know, she was also involved in passing ice warnings. I've got no idea how much they are worth, but I'm feeling quite pleased with myself.
Ian |
