Pluto (1870 ship)
Colonial Steamer Pluto lying in the Klang River in 1880 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Straits Settlements | |
| Name | Pluto |
| Namesake | HM Straits Steamer Pluto |
| Owner | Straits Settlements |
| Ordered | 1870 |
| Builder | J.G. Laurie, Glasgow |
| Launched | 12 August 1870 |
| Acquired | 4 January 1871 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 400 (bm) |
| Installed power | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Propulsion | 2 side paddle wheels |
| Speed | 4–5 knots (7.4–9.3 km/h; 4.6–5.8 mph) |
Often erroneously labeled HMS Pluto – Colonial Steamer Pluto was a passenger steamer built in 1870 for the colonial government of the Straits Settlements for service in the East, her accommodation being specially fitted for the use of the governor of the colonies and his officials. She arrived at Singapore for the first time on 4 January 1871.