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SS Java

British and French ocean liner built in 1865


Inception
1865
Manufacturer
John Brown & Company
Vessel Type
ship
Tonnage
2696
Aliases
Lord Spencer and SS Zeeland

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The SS Java was a steamship built in 1865 by the Barrow Shipbuilding Company in England. Originally constructed for the British India Associated Steamers, the ship had a length of 347 feet and a displacement of 3,500 tons. The SS Java was primarily used for passenger and cargo transportation between England and India. In 1880, the ship was sold to the National Line and continued its service on various routes. The SS Java faced numerous incidents during its career, including a collision in 1877 and a grounding in 1883. However, its most notable event occurred on March 1, 1884, when the ship collided with another vessel, the SS Berwickshire, in the English Channel. The collision resulted in the sinking of the SS Java, causing the loss of over 100 lives. The sinking of the SS Java led to inquiries and investigations to determine the cause of the accident. The tragedy highlighted the importance of maritime safety regulations and procedures. Despite its unfortunate end, the SS Java remains a significant part of maritime history, serving as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by ships during the 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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17 ship citations (2 free) in 11 resources

Electrique (1865) Subscribe to view
Java ( 1865)
Book Ships of the World: An Historical Encyclopedia
Author Lincoln P. Paine
Published Houghton Mifflin, Boston,
ISBN 0585109486, 9780585109480, 0395715563, 9780395715567
Page 464
Java (1865) Subscribe to view
Java (British; Passenger/Cargo, Iron, Screw Steamer, built 1865; ON: 52626) Subscribe to view
Java (Glasgow, 1865, Steam; ON: 52626) Subscribe to view
Java (London, 1865, Sail; ON: 50180) Subscribe to view
Java (passcargo, built 1865, at Glasgow; tonnage: 2696) Subscribe to view
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Published OCLC, Dublin, Ohio
Java (Steamship, 1865; Cunard Line) Subscribe to view
Java (Steamship, 1865; Red Star Line) Subscribe to view
Lord Spencer (1865) Subscribe to view
Zeeland (1) (Steamship, 1865; Red Star Line) Subscribe to view
Zeeland (1865) Subscribe to view
Zeeland (1865; Red Star Line) [timetables, images, etc.] Subscribe to view
Zeeland (I) (Red Star Line) Subscribe to view