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This page created January 30th, 2000, updated July 30th, 2005, edited June 15th, 2008

S.S. Hammonia III

The Hammonia III was the vessel on which Joachim Augustin, his wife, their three daughters, and Sophia Marks immigrated to America, arriving 19 MAY 1884.

Built for the Hamburg American Line by J & G Thomson, launched 13 SEP 1882. 3,969 tons, 373 x 45 feet, straight bow, 2 funnels, 3 masts, steel construction, screw propulsion, service speed 15 knots. Accommodation for 150 1st class, 100 2nd class, and 700 3rd class passengers. Maiden voyage 28 FEB 1883, Hamburg-Havre-New York. Last voyage 11 NOV 1889, Hamburg-Southampton-New York. Sold in 1889 and renaned Versailles. Scrapped in 1914.