SS Amsterdam (1879)

For other ships with the same name, see SS Amsterdam.

History
Name	SS British Crown
Owner	British Ship Owners Co.
Operator	American Line
Launched	1879
Maiden voyage	15 October 1879
Fate	Sold 1885 to Anchor Line

The SS Amsterdam was a passenger steamship built in 1879 by A. McMillan & Son in Dumbarton, Scotland. Originally launched as the British Crown, the vessel was acquired by the Holland America Line and renamed Amsterdam in 1887. ^[1] It was used primarily for transatlantic voyages between Europe and North America during the late 19th century.

References

1. "Amsterdam (1), Holland America Line". Norwayheritage.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.