SS Ismailia
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SS Ismailia

British cargo and passenger ship


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Vessel Type
ship

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The SS Ismailia was a British steamship built in 1870 by the London-based shipbuilding company J. & G. Thomson. It was primarily used for passenger and cargo transportation between the United Kingdom and Australia. The ship had a length of 260 feet and a beam of 33 feet, with a gross register tonnage of 1,760 tons. In 1879, the SS Ismailia was acquired by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) and was used on their routes to the Far East. During its service with P&O, the ship underwent several upgrades to enhance its passenger accommodations and cargo-carrying capacity. In 1896, while en route from Sydney to Colombo, the SS Ismailia struck a reef off the coast of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and sank. The majority of passengers and crew were rescued, but the ship was lost. The wreck of the SS Ismailia remains a popular site for divers due to its well-preserved condition. The ship's history reflects the importance of steamships in facilitating global trade and transportation during the late 19th century.

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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