New Steam Packet steamer SS Viking berthed alongside Queen's Pier, Ramsey

Date(s): 1890-1920

Creator(s): Southward, Francis

Scope & Content: Viking' was built by Armstrong, Whitworth and Company of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and launched on 7 May 1905. On her maiden voyage from Liverpool on 26 June 1905 she travelled from the mouth of the Mersey to Douglas Head in 2 hours 53 minutes. In May 1907 she travelled from Fleetwood to Douglas in 2 hours 22 minutes. She principally undertook the Fleetwood route and could consume up to 60 tons of coal per day. The 'Viking' could accomodate 1,600 passengers.

Bride hills on the horizon above the bow of the Viking.

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Language: eng

Extent: 8 x 10.5 cm

Physical description: glass plate negatives

Item name: glass plate negative

Collection: Photographic Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: PG/7850/105

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