SS Lesbian (1874)
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| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: |
Lesbian (1874-1901) Algeria (1901-03) |
| Namesake: | Lesbians |
| Owner: |
 F Leyland & Co (1874-1901)Ellerman Lines Ltd (1901-03) |
| Port of registry: |
 Liverpool |
| Builder: | Thomas Royden & Sons, Liverpool |
| Yard number: | 162 |
| Launched: | July 1874 |
| Identification: | UK Official Number 70850 |
| Fate: | Scrapped 1903 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 1,559 GRT |
Lesbian was a 1,559 GRT cargo liner which was built by Thomas Royden & Sons Ltd, Liverpool. She was launched in 1874 and scrapped in 1903.
History
Lesbian was built in 1874 by Thomas Royden & Sons Ltd, Liverpool as yard number 162. Launched in July 1874, she was built for F R Leyland and Co.[1] Lesbian served with Leyland's until 1901,[2] when she was sold to Ellerman Lines Ltd.[3] She was renamed Algeria and served for a further two years. Algeria was scrapped at Livorno, Italy in 1903.[1]
Official Number and Code Letters
Official Numbers were a forerunner to IMO Numbers.
Lesbian had the UK Official Number 70850[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ""1070850"" (subscription required). Miramar Ship Index. R.B. Haworth. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ↑ "Leyland Line". The Ships List. http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/leyland.html. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ↑ "Ellerman & Papayannie". The Ships List. http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/lines/ellerman1.htm. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
