liner CARAïBE

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1866 - 1882

Design features

Caraïbe (iron liner) 1866 - 1882
hull material : ...................iron
previous name(s) of ship : ........marie stuart
detailed type : ...................iron liner
type of propulsion : ..............1 propeller
building year of ship : ...........1856
name of shipyard : ................W. Denny & Bros
place of construction : ...........Dumbarton
year of entering the fleet : ......1866
length (in meters) : ..............61,45
width (in meters) : ...............8,24
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........600
deadweight (in tons) : ............250
type of engine : ..................inverted, 2 cylinders
engine power (in HP) : ............150
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........9

History

Built on behalf of Compagnie Générale Maritime under the name of MARIE STUART. Brought into service in 1856 on the lines of South America (?) Transferred to Compagnie Générale Transatlantique in 1864. Renamed CARAIBE. Arranged to be used like stationary in the Antilles. From 1875, used exclusively as cargo liner. Sold for the demolition in 1882.