SS Georgic (I) (eng)
Statistics
Gross Tonnage - 10,077 tons
Dimensions - 170.28 x 18.38m (558.7 x 60.3ft) Number of funnels - 1
Number of masts - 4
Construction - Steel
Propulsion - Twin screw
Engines - Six-cylindered triple expansion engines Service speed - 13 knots
Builder - Harland & Wolff, Belfast
Launch date - 22 June 1895
Passenger accommodation - 10 1st class
Details of Career
The Georgic was the largest livestock carrier yet built and it was launched on 22 June 1895. It made its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on 16 August. Due to the size and deep draught of the ship it could only served the Liverpool-New York route for its entire career.
On 10 December 1916 it was travelling from Philadelphia to Liverpool when it was attacked by the German raider Moewe. The Georgic, with 1,200 horses and 10,000 barrels of oil on board, was sunk 600 miles from Cape Race.
