SS Cymric

SS Cymric
History
United Kingdom
NameSS Cymric
Owner White Star Line
BuilderHarland and Wolff, Belfast
Yard number316
Launched12 October 1897
Completed5 February 1898
Maiden voyage29 April 1898
FateTorpedoed by German U-boat U-20 on 8 May 1916.
General characteristics
Tonnage12,552 GRT, 8,123 NRT
Length585 ft 5 in (178.44 m)
Beam64 ft 3 in (19.58 m)
Speed15 knots
Capacity
  • 1,418 Passengers
  • 258 1st class passengers
  • 1,160 3rd class passengers

SS Cymric was a steamship of the White Star Line built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast and launched on 12 October 1897.