SS Cymric

SS Cymric
History
United Kingdom
NameSS Cymric
Owner White Star Line
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number316
Launched12 October 1897
Completed5 February 1898
Maiden voyage11 February 1898
FateTorpedoed by German U-boat U-20 on 8 May 1916.
General characteristics
Tonnage12,552 GRT, 8,123 NRT
Length585 ft 5 in (178.44 m)
Beam64 ft 3 in (19.58 m)
Speed15 knots
Capacity
  • 1,418 Passengers
  • 258 1st class passengers
  • 1,160 3rd class passengers

SS Cymric was a steamship of the White Star Line built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast and launched on 12 October 1897.