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SS Teutonic

My great-grandfather, James William Eyre, came to the United States in 1889 on the SS Teutonic. He sailed from the port in Queenstown, Ireland to Ellis Island, New York. Below is some information and a picture of the SS Teutonic.

9,984 gross ton ship. Built in 1889 by Harland and Wolff, in Belfast for the White Star Line.

Length: 565.8 feet x beam 57.8 feet. Two funnels, three masts, twin screw, and a speed of 19 knots.

There was passenger accommodation for 300 1st class, 190 2nd class, and 1,000 3rd class.

Launched on 19th January 1889, she sailed from Liverpool for Spithead on 1st August to take part in the Naval Review, and was the first Armed Merchant Cruiser.

On 7th August 1889, she commenced her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Queenstown (Cobh) and New York.

In August 1891, she made a record passage of 5 days 16 hours 31 minutes between Queenstown and Sandy Hook, and commenced her last Liverpool - Queenstown - New York voyage on 15th May 1907.

On 12th June1907, she started Southampton - Cherbourg - New York sailings and commenced her last voyage on this service on 19th April 1911.

She was transferred to the Liverpool - Quebec - Montreal service on 13th May 1911 with accommodation for 550 2nd class and 1,000 3rd class passengers.

On 20th September 1914, she was requisitioned as an Armed Merchant Cruiser and served with the 10th Cruiser Squadron.

On 16th August 1915, she was purchased by the British Admiralty and became a troopship in 1918. Laid up at Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1921 and was scrapped later the same year at Emden.

[North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.2, p.759]