MANAPOURI 1882-1915

Particulars of Ship

BuilderWilliam Denny & Bros Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltDumbarton Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1882 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth87 metres Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage1783 Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers105 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionSingle screw steam. Speed 14 knots Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1882- 1915 USSCo
1915 Sold to Chinese interests.
1945 Sunk in Mekong River Estuary 12 Jan 1945. Then named TAI POO SEK (French Flag) Last edited by: John Brown

Additional NotesFirst ship in world to be fitted throughout with incasdescent electric lighting, well before towns in New Zealand had similar lighting. Last edited by: John Brown

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CompanyUnion Steam Ship Company

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MANAPOURI 1882-1915