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Name: MADONNA
Type: Passenger Cargo Ship
Launched: 23/01/1905
Completed: 04/1905
Builder: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 722
Dimensions: 5551grt, 3170nrt, 430.4 x 48.1 x 29.5ft
Engines: 2 x T3cyl (28, 43 & 69 x 45ins), 640nhp
Engines by: Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 15.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 120842
History:
04/04/1905 Richmond Steamship Co Ltd (Japp & Kirby), Liverpool
1907 Cie Française de Nav à Vapeur (Cyp Fabre et Cie), Marseille
1931 Cie Générale de Nav à Vapeur (Fabre Line), Marseille
10/06/1934 Broken up
Comments: Built for the emigrant service from Liverpool to New York
Accommodation for 54 x 1st Class & 1650 x 3rd Class passengers
10/06/1934: Arrived at Genoa for breaking up by Albert Trivero


Above photo is courtesy of Marine-Marchande

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Above photo is courtesy of Photoship

Shields Daily News, Tuesday, 11/04/1905