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NERO - 1868

PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 2:20 pm
by northeast
A fine old steamer from Earle's, one of many for local owner Wilson who had family connections to the shipyard
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1868, 1056grt
C. & W. Earle, Hull (120) for Thos. Wilson, Sons & Co., Hull
1905 STADION, Greek
Hulked at Piraeus 9/1910

Re: NERO - 1868

PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 11:12 pm
by magoonigal
Interesting Design, George.

Built of Iron and I see she also had Accommodation for 12 First Class Passengers.

The very similar KELSO also had the same 1st Class and space for 196 'Others'.

Re: NERO - 1868

PostPosted: Wed May 30, 2012 6:27 am
by northeast
The 'others' would be because Wilson's were heavily involved in the emigrant trade from Scandinavia to the USA, they came to Hull then via special trains to Liverpool for 'onward shipment' probably more like cattle than people!