liner MARTINIQUE

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1903 - 1932

Design features

Martinique (iron liner) 1903 - 1932
hull material : ...................iron
previous name(s) of ship : ........norham castle
detailed type : ...................iron liner
type of propulsion : ..............1 propeller
building year of ship : ...........1883
name of shipyard : ................J. Elder Co
place of construction : ...........Glasgow
year of entering the fleet : ......1903
length (in meters) : ..............115,97
width (in meters) : ...............14,67
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........3985
deadweight (in tons) : ............2939
type of engine : ..................inverted, triple expansion 3 cylinders
engine power (in HP) : ............4500
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........15

History

Ex-NORHAM CASTLE built on behalf of Castle Line. In 1900, Castle Line and Union Line amalgamate to form the Union-Castle Line. Brought into service in 1883 on the Southampton-Capetown line. In 1891, receives triple expansion engines. Her chimney is raised. Bought by Transat in September 1903. Renamed MARTINIQUE and placed on the line of Colon. In 1910 (or 1914?), is transferred on the Bordeaux-Casablanca line. In 1921, is reallocated on the line of Colon. In 1924, is transformed into a sheep carrier and is placed on the lines of North Africa. Demolished in Italy in 1932.