SS Tuscania (1921)

Tuscania (2) under way
History
United Kingdom
Name
  • Tuscania (1922–1939)
  • Nea Hellas (1941–1947)
NamesakeTuscania
Owner
  • Anchor Line (1922–1939)
  • British Government (1941–1947)
Operator
  • Anchor Line (1922–1939, 1941–1947)
  • Cunard Line (1926–1931, summer only)
Port of registryGlasgow (1922–1939, 1941–1947)
Route
BuilderFairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, Glasgow
Yard number595
Launched4 October 1921
Maiden voyage16 September 1922
Greece
Name
  • Nea Hellas (1939–1955)
  • New York (1955–1961)
OwnerGeneral Steam Navigation Company of Greece (1939–1941, 1947–1961)
Port of registryAndros (1939–1941, 1947–1961)
Route
  • Piraeus–New York (1939–1955)
  • Bremen–New York (1955–1959)
FateBroken up at Onomichi, Hiroshima in 1961
General characteristics
TypeOcean liner
Tonnage16,991 GRT
Length575 feet (175 m)
Beam70 feet (21 m)
Installed powerSteam turbines
PropulsionTwin propellers
Speed16 knots
Capacity1,400 passengers
Crew200

SS Tuscania was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, and launched on 4 October 1921 for the Anchor Line.

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