TSS Irene (1885)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | 1885–1906: TSS Irene |
| Owner | 1885–1906 London and North Western Railway |
| Operator | 1885–1906 London and North Western Railway |
| Port of registry |  |
| Route | 1885–1906: Holyhead – Dublin |
| Builder | Harland and Wolff |
| Yard number | 181[1] |
| Launched | 1885 |
| Completed | 29 September 1885[1] |
| Out of service | 1906 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 897 GRT[1] |
| Length | 301.2 ft (91.8 m) |
| Beam | 33.2 ft (10.1 m) |
| Draught | 13.5 ft (4.1 m) |
TSS Irene was a steam turbine cargo vessel operated by the London and North Western Railway from 1885 to 1906.[2]
History
She was built by Harland and Wolff for the London and North Western Railway in 1885 and put on the Holyhead – Dublin route. She was one of a trio of ships built over 4 years for this route, all of a similar size. The other ships were the Olga and Anglesey.
She was disposed of in 1906.
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