[Santos]

I was built in Dundee I was owned by a very famous Shipping Line. I ran aground never to come off. Who am I, and who owned me ?

 

[Bruce Carson]

Would that be the Red Star's 'Russland' of 1873, build by Gourlay and wrecked on Long Beach, New Jersey in 1877?

Launched 1872 as the 'Kenilworth' and first used on the Red Star Liverpool-Philadelphia service. To the American Line in 1874, but returned to the Red Star the following year. Named 'Russland' in 1876 and transferred to the Red Star's Antwerp-New York route. Lost with no loss of life in March 1877 at Long Beach, New Jersey.
2,595GT, 345' x 37', iron hull, single screw, compound machinery, 10 knots, 20 1st class, 500 steerage.


Bruce C.

 

[Santos]

What is my name and who owned me.

There is no beating you Guys yet again, well done Bruce (Applause) absolutely spot on.

Back to the drawing board

Chris

 

[danube4]

Well done Bruce. You got that one Quick.
Barney.

 

[william dillon]

Bruce, are you sure you did not sail on her on her last trip ?, you got the answer too quickly!!!!!! LOL...

 

[Bruce Carson]

Dammit Billy,

I'm just about old enough to have been there.

I think I got water on the brain wading ashore.

Best,
Bruce C.