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SS Vesta

French iron screw steamer


Vessel Type
ship
Tonnage
250

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The SS Vesta was a steamship built in 1870 by the Barrow Shipbuilding Company. Initially named the SS Cestrian, it was later renamed Vesta. The ship was primarily used for transporting cargo and passengers between the United Kingdom and South America. During its service, the SS Vesta experienced various incidents, including a collision with another vessel in 1893 that resulted in significant damage. The ship was eventually sold to Italian owners and renamed the SS Vesta Italia. In 1907, while carrying a cargo of coal, the SS Vesta Italia caught fire and sank off the coast of Portugal. The wreck of the ship was later discovered in the 1980s, providing insights into the maritime history of the era. The SS Vesta's story reflects the challenges and risks faced by ships during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting the harsh conditions and dangers of maritime transportation during that time.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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