R.M.S. CEDRIC

The "Cedric" was built for the White Star Line in 1902 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast. She was a 21,035 gross ton ship, length 680.9 ft x beam 75.3 ft, two funnels, four masts, twin screw and a speed of 16 knots. There was accommodation for 365 First, 160 Second and 2352 Third Class passengers. Launched on August 21, 1902, she commenced her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on February 11, 1903. Her last voyage on this service started October 21, 1914 and she was then converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser. She resumed Liverpool - New York sailings on December 18, 1916 and on January 29, 1918 collided with, and sank the Canadian Pacific ship "Montreal" near the Mersey Bar. After repairs, she resumed Liverpool - New York voyages on December 14, 1918 and in 1920 was refitted to accommodate 347 First, 250 Second and 1000 Third Class passengers. On October 23, 1926 she was again altered to Cabin, Tourist and Third Class. Her last Liverpool - New York sailing commenced September 5, 1931 and she was sold later the same year and scrapped at Inverkeithing in 1932.

[North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P. Bonsor, vol.2, p.761] - [Posted to The Ships List by Ted Finch - 23 October 1998]

Source: Immigrant Ship Information