RMS Etruria is the British passenger liner of the Kunard Line shipping company. It was built and launched in 1884. In the same year, made his first flight across the Atlantic. This is the last, along with his sister "Umbria" Kunarder, who had sails. He took possession of the Blue Ribbon. He spent a very long and successful career: transporting many people across the Atlantic. The liner was the "Royal Post Steamer", transporting mail at the post office. Sold for scrap in 1910.
History
The keel of the new liner was laid in 1882 and was built for almost 2 years. In 1884 he was launched and was in the process of finishing. In the same year made the first flight across the Atlantic. At the end of his career decommissioned due to obsolescence.
Specifications
It was a medium-sized twin-tube liner. It was divided into 2 and 3 class. There were 3 masts: two on the stern, the other on the forecastle. On the first was the navigational site (crow's nest). The rooms were ordinary, only for classes 2 and 3. It was equipped with 2 screws on the sides. developed a low speed (12 knots).