SS Ben-my-Chree (1875)

For other ships with the same name, see Ben-my-Chree.

Ben-my-Chree after refit, berthed alongside the Imperial Hotel, Douglas
History
Isle of Man
OwnerIsle of Man Steam Packet Company
Port of registryDouglas
BuilderBarrow Shipbuilding Company
Cost£38,000
Launched6 May 1875
In service1875–1906
IdentificationNo. 67288[1]
FateScrapped in 1906
General characteristics
TypePacket steamer
Tonnage1,020–1,192 GRT
Length310 ft (94 m)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Depth13 ft (4.0 m)
Installed power2,300 shp (1,700 kW)
PropulsionPaddle wheels
Speed14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)

SS Ben-my-Chree was an iron paddle-steamer of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and was the second vessel of the company to bear the name.

  1. ^ Henry, F. Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company p. 66.