pinevista Posted 2 December , 2013 Share Posted 2 December , 2013 In my grandfather's journal his August 16th entry he states "Embarked at Southhampton on the SS City of Chester - uneventful trip- disembarked at Boulogne next morning" However, when I looked up the SS City of Chester the information stated that it was scrapped in 1907. Does anyone know if there was a second ship by that name seven years later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania Posted 2 December , 2013 Share Posted 2 December , 2013 An Ellerman Lines ship built 1910 employed transporting the Expeditionary Force from 6 August 1914. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 2 December , 2013 Share Posted 2 December , 2013 Hi Took me ages even to find this !! http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=4255 ss CITY OF CHESTER built by Barclay Curle & Company Glasgow,Yard No 481 Propulsion: steam, triple expansion, single screw, 11 knotsLaunched: Monday, 25/04/1910Built: 1910Ship Type: Cargo VesselTonnage: 5413 grtLength: 410.4 feet (BP)Breadth: 52.2 feetOwner History:Ellerman Lines Ltd (Hall Line), LiverpoolStatus: Arrived for Scrapping - 30/01/1934Remarks: Completed: June 1910Broken up at Dalmuir Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinevista Posted 2 December , 2013 Author Share Posted 2 December , 2013 Thank you so very much. Like you I spent a great deal of time but was not as successful. You solved the puzzle and I'm grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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