SS Ionic (1902)

History
United Kingdom
NameSS Ionic
Operator
BuilderHarland & Wolff, Belfast
Yard number346
Laid down1902
Launched22 May 1902
Completed15 December 1902
Identification
FateScrapped in 1936, Osaka, Japan
General characteristics
Class & typeAthenic-class ocean liner
Tonnage12,352 GRT
Length500.3 feet (152.5 m)
Beam63.3 feet (19.3 m)
Depth45 feet (14 m)
Installed power604 NHP
Propulsion
Speed14 knots (26 km/h)
Capacity688 passengers

SS Ionic was a steam-powered ocean liner built in 1902 by Harland & Wolff in Belfast for the White Star Line. She was the second White Star Liner to be named Ionic and served on the United Kingdom – New Zealand route. Her sister ships were SS Athenic and SS Corinthic.