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Drottningholm, (ex Virginian) in Swedish America Line colors Support Norway Heritage: Purchase a copy
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The S/S Drottningholm, Swedish America Line, in cruising colors Support Norway Heritage: Purchase a copy
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Picture showing photographic views of 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd class passenger accommodations Support Norway Heritage: Purchase a copy |
Details: 11,182 tons gross, 6,546 under deck and 6,832 net. Poop 70 feet long, bridge deck 210 feet. House on deck 1,269 tons. The forecastle 113 feet long. She was constructed in steel and had 3 decks. She was fitted for oil fuel and equipped with electric light, refrigerating machinery, submarine signalling device and wireless. Propulsion: single reduction geared steam turbines, and triple screws. Virginian and her sister ship Victorian were the first triple screw North Atlantic liners, they had 3 steam turbines delivering 15 000 shaft horse-power, giving them a speed of 18 knots. There was passenger accommodation for 346 passengers first class, 286 second class and 1000 passengers steerage.
The Virginian in Allan Line colors Support Norway Heritage: Purchase a copy
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