TSS South Stack (1900)

TSS South Stack was a twin screw steamer passenger and cargo vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway from 1900 to 1923, and the London, Midland and Scottish Railway from 1923 to 1931.[1]

History
Name1900–1931: TSS South Stack
Owner
Operator
Port of registryUnited Kingdom
Route1900–1931: Holyhead - Dublin
BuilderCammell Laird
Yard number641
Launched30 June 1900
Out of service1931
FateScrapped 1931
General characteristics
Tonnage1,066 gross register tons (GRT)
Length299.5 ft (91.3 m)
Beam36 ft (11 m)
Draught13.5 ft (4.1 m)

History

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She was built by Cammell Laird for the London and North Western Railway in 1900. She was named after the island South Stack, just off Holyhead.

She was decommissioned in 1931.

References

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  1. ^ Railway and Other Steamers, Duckworth. 1962