SS Sierra (1900)
SS Sierra en route to Honolulu, Hawaii Territory.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | Sierra |
| Owner | Oceanic Steamship Company |
| Port of registry | San Francisco |
| Launched | 29 May 1900 |
| Fate | Broken up 1934 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Passenger ship |
| Tonnage | 10,000 GRT |
| Propulsion | 2 × triple expansion steam engines |
| Speed | 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) |
| Sensors & processing systems | Wireless direction finding |
SS Sierra was a passenger ship. Sierra completed its 100th voyage between San Francisco and Honolulu in March 1914.[1]
Description
The steamer had a double bottom, watertight compartments, two sets of triple expansion engines developing over 8,000 horsepower (6,000 kW), and twin screws capable of driving the vessel over 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph). Sierra had a bilge keel and wireless equipment. The vessel had accommodations for first class, second class and "between decks" passengers. Her sister ships were the SS Sonoma and SS Ventura.
History
Prior to its Island service, the Sierra had 40 visits to Honolulu in the Australian service. Captain H. C. Houdlette was in command of the vessel. In 1909, Sierra was overhauled for service between San Francisco and Honolulu. She took the place of the steamer Alameda.[1]
The Sierra operated between San Francisco and Honolulu on the line's John D. Spreckels & Bros. Co., service. Captain H. C. Houdlette, commanded the Sierra. He completed its 100th voyage between San Francisco and Honolulu. March 2, 1914.[2] The Sierra was a favorite honeymoon ship for passengers wanting to travel from California to Honolulu, Hawaii.[3] In 1934, Yuji Kimoto of Osaka, Japan bought the ship from the Oceanic Steamship Company for the price of $59,500.[4]
References
- ^ a b "S.S. Sierra To End Century Run On Monday". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. 1914-03-03. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ Taylor, Albert Pierce (1922). "Under Hawaiian Skies A Narrative of the Romance, Adventure and History of the Hawaiian Islands". Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ "Sierra Sails For Island Port". The San Francisco Call. San Francisco, California. 1911-11-26. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
- ^ "Jude Holds 1934 Ship Sale Was Not Taxable". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. 1946-10-08. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
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