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BurdenBuiltShipowner or operator Dimensions
11,985 gross 1899 at Belfast, Ireland by Harland & Wolff White Star Line 550.2ft x 63.3ft x 39.9ft 
 YearRemarks
 1898 Australian serviceAtlantic Journey ID 3884
 1917 Liner Requisition SchemeAtlantic Journey ID 3885
The information listed above is not the complete record of the ship. The information was collected from a multitude of sources, and new information will be added as it emerges

Tonnage: 11,985 tons gross, 11,183 under deck and 7,825 net. Poop 57 feet long, Bridge Deck 107 feet, and Forecastle 55 feet. She had one funnel, 4 masts, 3 decks, was fitted with electric light and refrigerating machinery. Water ballast. She had twin screws and quadruple expansion engine with 8 cylinders of 22, 31½, 46 & 67 inches diameter each pair and stroke 51 inches. The engine delivered 641 nominal horsepower and was built by Harland & Wolff. Call sign: RDHF. Official registration #: 110573.

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