PS Violet (1880)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | 1880-1904: PS Violet |
| Owner | 1880-1904 London and North Western Railway |
| Operator | 1880-1904 London and North Western Railway |
| Port of registry |  |
| Route | 1880-1902: Holyhead - Dublin |
| Builder | Cammell Laird |
| Yard number | 471 |
| Launched | 1880 |
| Out of service | 1902 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1,035 gross register tons (GRT) |
| Length | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Beam | 33.1 ft (10.1 m) |
| Draught | 14.4 ft (4.4 m) |
| Speed | 17¾ knots |
PS Violet was a paddle steamer passenger vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway from 1880 to 1902.[1]
History
She was built by Cammell Laird for the London and North Western Railway in 1880. She was a sister ship to Lily and built to the same specification. They were intended to operate a new overnight service between Holyhead and Dublin. The service previously had only been during the day time.
The ship had new boilers and engines fitted in 1890-91 to increase the speed from 17¾ knots to 19½ knots.
She was sold in 1902 to Liverpool and Douglas Steamers Ltd.
References
- ^ Railway and Other Steamers, Duckworth. 1962