SS Traffic (1872)

Traffic behind Magnetic in 1896
History
United Kingdom
NameSS Traffic
Owner
  • White Star Line (1872–1898)
  • J. Callendar (1898–1900)
  • Liverpool Lighterage Co. (1900–1955)
OperatorWhite Star Line (1873–1898)
Port of registryLiverpool
RouteServed in Mersey
Ordered1872
BuilderPhilip Speakman, Runcorn
Yard numberBelvedere Yard
Laid down1872
Launched22 September 1872
CompletedJanuary 1873
In service1873
Out of serviceMay 1941
IdentificationUnited Kingdom Official Number 69263
FateScrapped 1955
NotesCan be classified as a steam lighter
General characteristics
TypeShip's tender
Tonnage155 GRT, 83 NRT
Length101.8 ft (31.02 m)
Beam23.6 ft (7.19 m)
Depth9.5 ft (2.9 m)
Installed power40 hp
PropulsionSteam engine by W P Gaulton of Manchester, Single Screw
Speed6 knots loaded
Capacity250 tons

SS Traffic was a baggage tender of the White Star Line, built in 1872 by Philip Speakman in Runcorn and made of English Oak.