Espagne

ESPAGNE - Built in 1909 by Chantiers & Ateliers de Provence, Port de Bouc for Compagnie Generale Transatlantique(French Line). 11,155 gross tons, length 537.8ft x beam 60.8ft, two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 15 knots. There was accommodation for 296-1st, 106-2nd and 500-3rd class passengers. Launched on 19th Dec.1909, she started her maiden voyage on 5th Oct.1910 when she left St Nazaire for the West Indies. On 11th Feb.1911 she commenced her first Havre - New York sailing and made 39 round voyages on this service, the last starting on 5th Jul.1919. She was scrapped at St Nazaire in 1934. [North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P. Bonsor, vol.2, p.660] -

Citation: [Email From Ted Finch - 13 October 1998]