SS Corinthic (eng)

Statistics

Gross Tonnage - 12,345 tons
Dimensions - 152.5 x 19.28m (500.3 x 63.3ft)
Number of funnels - 1
Number of masts - 4
Construction - Steel
Propulsion - Twin screw
Engines - Two four-cylindered quadruple expansion engines
Service speed - 14 knots
Builder - Harland & Wolff, Belfast
Launch date - 10 April 1902
Passenger accommodation - 121 1st class, 117 2nd class, 450 3rd class

Details of Career

The Athenic, Corinthic and Ionic II were dual purpose ships, both passenger and cargo, built in 1902 to serve the New Zealand trade. The Corinthic was the second of these to be completed and was launched on 10 April 1902. It made its maiden voyage to New Zealand on 20 November. This service was maintained, even throughout the first part of World War I, until 1917.

In 1917 the Corinthic was taken over under the Liner Requisition Scheme. It was primarily used to carry meat supplies, but troops were also transported in the third class accommodation. In 1920 the ship was released from these duties and returned to commercial service. The Corinthic made its final sailing to New Zealand in August 1931. It was sold on 16 December and scrapped at Wallsend.