SS City of Cork

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City of Cork
History
NameCity of Cork
Owner
  • William Denny Co.: 1862–1871
  • Inman Line: 1871-1902
Port of registry Liverpool
Route Trans-Atlantic route
Ordered1862
BuilderWilliam Denny & Co.
Launched22 November 1862
Maiden voyage21 March 1863
FateScrapped in 1902
General characteristics
Type Ocean liner
Tonnage1,547 grt
Length252.6 ft
Depth32.8 ft
Propulsion

SS City of Cork was a British single screw steamer made of iron for the Inman Line in 1862. She was built by William Denny & Co. [1] [2]

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Maiden voyage and Inman Line service

After being completed and handed over to the Inman Line, she was readied for her maiden voyage, which happened on 21 March 1863. She would get 6 more round trips with the Inman Line before being sold in 1871. [3]

Italian service

After being sold to Italy by the Inman Line, she was renamed to Mediterraneo. It is unknown what happened after she was renamed.

References

  1. "Passenger lists and Emigrant ships from Norway-Heritage". www.norwayheritage.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  2. "City of Cork, Inman Line". www.norwayheritage.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  3. "City of Cork, Inman Line". www.norwayheritage.com. Retrieved 8 July 2025.