Belgrano (1872 ship)
Belgrano was a French sail and steam liner, belonging to the Compagnie des Chargeurs Réunis.
 Sail and steam liner refitting, probably Belgrano. Painting by Édouard Adam. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 France | |
| Name | Belgrano |
| Namesake | Manuel Belgrano |
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Océan, Le Havre[1] |
| Launched | 24 April 1872[2] |
| Out of service | 1894 [1] |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 2131 tons [2] |
| Length | 107 m (351 ft) [1] |
| Beam | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) [2] |
| Speed | 11 knots [2] |
| Capacity |
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Career
Built as Louis XIV for the company Quesnel Frères, the ship was purchased by the newly founded Compagnie des Chargeurs Réunis, and renamed Belgrano while on keel. Launched on 24 April 1872,[2] she shuttled between La Plata and Le Havre,[1] carrying immigrants to Argentina.[2]
In 1880, Belgrano was transformed into a cooling ship and ferried meat from Argentina to France.[2]
Notes and references
- Notes
- Citations
- Musée national de la Marine
- Bref historique de la Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Réunis
- References
- Painting notice at the Musée national de la Marine
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