Cunard Line
SS Gallia
Cunard line ship
History
RMS Gallia was built in 1878 for the Cunard Line, entering service in 1879. In service until 1899, the vessel ran aground off the coast of Quebec, Canada and was not repaired. The ship was broken up for scrap in 1900.
Text: Wikipedia — SS Gallia (1879), CC BY-SA 4.0
Further Reading
Ship Facts & Specifications
Tonnage
4,809 GRT
Length
430.1 ft
Beam
44.6 ft
Speed
13 knots
Builder
James & George Thomson, Clydebank
Yard number
163
Launched
12 November 1878
Maiden voyage
5 April 1879
In service
1879
Out of service
1900
Owner
Cunard Line (1879–1897); Beaver Line (1897–1899)
Port of registry
Liverpool
Propulsion
Triple cylinder, single screw
Fate
Scrapped 1900
