SS Wardha
SS Wardha was a 3,917-ton steamship built for the British-India Steam Navigation Company in 1887 by Alexander Stephen and Sons, Glasgow. She was a passenger cargo vessel of length 350 feet (110 m) and breadth of 47 feet (14 m).
| History | |
|---|---|
| Owner |
|
| Builder | Alexander Stephen and Sons |
| Launched | 7 July 1887 |
| Fate | Broken up 1923 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Steamship |
| Tonnage | 3,917 GRT |
| Length | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Beam | 47 ft (14 m) |
She was used for the transportation of Indian indentured labourers to the colonies. Details of some of these voyages are as follows:
| Destination | Date of Arrival | Number of Passengers | Deaths During Voyage |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Guiana | 1901 | n/a | n/a |
| Fiji | 28 July 1905 | 892 | n/a |
| Fiji | 28 June 1906 | 834 | n/a |
In 1912, Wardha was sold to F. Bruzzo of Italy.
See also
References
- Blake, George (1956). B.I. Centenary. Collins.
External links
- "British India Steam Navigation Company". The Fleets. The Ships List. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012.
- Cheddie, Richard B. (27 August 2000). "Updated List of Ships that transported E". Genealogy.com.
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