liner SALVADOR

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1879 - 1914

Design features

Salvador (iron liner) 1879 - 1914
hull material : ...................iron
previous name(s) of ship : ........
detailed type : ...................iron liner
type of propulsion : ..............1 propeller
building year of ship : ...........1879
name of shipyard : ................Forges & Chantiers de la Méditerranée
place of construction : ...........Graville
year of entering the fleet : ......1879
length (in meters) : ..............70,00
width (in meters) : ...............9,12
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........960
deadweight (in tons) : ............530
type of engine : ..................compound 2 cylinders
engine power (in HP) : ............700
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........12

History

First of a series of 4 ships. Sisterships : SAINT DOMINGUE (1880), MANOUBIA (1880), VILLE DE TANGER (1880). Brought into service in July 1879 like stationary at the West Indies. In 1887, undergoes a complete reconditioning then is assigned to the lines of North Africa, at the departure of Marseille. Undegoes a new reconditioning in 1896. From 1899, is again used like stationary in the West Indies. In 1906, receives new boilers. Demolished in 1914.