 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: The steamship BRITANNIC, 6257 tons built in 1874. One of the White Star Line's cargo and passenger ships, BRITANNIC was a regular visitor to Hobart to pick up fruit for the UK. She also called in to Hobart in 1901 as a troop ship carrying men and supplies to the Boer War. With a speed of 16 knots she and her sister ship were the first to reduce the voyage between San Francisco and Hong Kong to 7 days. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Britannic Subjects: steamships Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL072 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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