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From: "David Asprey" <>
Subject: Re: [Mar] Cristobal Colon- launched as ARNO
Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 08:34:35 +0100
References: <406C879C0002D1A2@ims5c.cp.tin.it>


on April 21, 2004 10:57 PM Alex wrote
> >Cristobal Colon, paddle wheel steamer, iron construction, single
propeller,
> >built 1865 by Caird, at Greenock, Scotland. Dim.: 261.6 x 30.2 x 17 ft.
> Propulsion: oscillating steam engine, 2 cyl. 40 & 72 inches; stroke 69
inches;
> 250 HP.
> Launched as ARNO
> Renamed CRISTOBAL COLON
> >Owner: Sobrinos de Portilla, San Juan.
> >The steamer was lain in the harbour abandoned for some time, was loaded
> >with powder tasken out to be sunk, with intention to to close entrance
> to
> >the San Juan harbour, between El Moro Castle and Cabras Island, at the
> time
> >of the Hispanic-American war, 1898.
> >I could use some more info, like:
> >When was she launched, and who was her first owner, and first master ?
>>>>

1038grt. Built by Caird & Co, Greenock (Yd 120) as ARNO for Royal Mail
Steam Packet Co and stationed at St Thomas for West Indies connecting
services.
Sold 1882.


David Asprey

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