SS Gellert
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SS Gellert was built in1874 by Alexander Stephen Sons, Linthouse, Glasgow (yard #173).
She was operated by Hamburg America Line
Dimensions: 375.4ft x 40ft
Capacity: 3,533 gross
straight bow, 1 funnel, 2 masts; iron construction, screw propulsion, double-expansion engine, service speed 13 knots;
accommodation for 90 passengers in 1st class, 100 in 2nd class, and 800 in steerage; crew of 110.
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In 1874, SS Gellert was launched for Deutsche Transatlantische Dampfschiffahrts-Gesellschaft (Adler Line).
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In1875, SS Gellert was purchased by HAPAG (Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft)
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On May 26, 1875, SS Gellert sailed from Hamburg, on her maiden voyage Hamburg-Havre-New York Atlantic voyage.
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In 1897, SS Geller was scrapped.
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| Web Search | http://www.norwayheritage.com/p_ship.asp?sh=gelle | S/S Gellert, Hamburg America Line, on NorwayHeritage.com |