SS Gallia (1879)

History
United Kingdom
NameGallia
Owner
OperatorCunard Line (1879–1897)
Port of registryLiverpool
RouteLiverpool-Queenstown-New York
BuilderJames & George Thomson, Clydebank
Yard number163
Launched12 November 1878
CompletedApril 1879
Maiden voyage5 April 1879
In service1879
Out of service1900
IdentificationUnited Kingdom Official Number 78837
FateScrapped 1900
General characteristics
TypeOcean liner
Tonnage
Length430.1 ft (131.1 m)
Beam44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Depth26.8 ft (8.2 m)
Decks3
Installed power700 nhp
PropulsionTriple cylinder, single screw
Speed13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph)

RMS Gallia was built in 1878 for the Cunard Line, entering service in 1879. In service until 1899, the vessel ran aground off the coast of Quebec, Canada and was not repaired. The ship was broken up for scrap in 1900.