Persia
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Deutschland |
| Alternate Locations | |
|---|---|
| City | New York |
| State/ Province | New York |
| Country | United States of America |
| City | Belfast |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
Narrative
In 1894,Harland & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland, built Persia for Hamburg-American Line.
Capacity: 5857 gross tons;
Length: 445 (bp) feet long
Width: 50 feet wide
Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 13 knots.
1860 passengers ( 60 first class, 1800 third class ).
Narrative
In 1897, Persia was sold to Atlantic Transport Line, British flag, and renamed Minnewaska.
Narrative
In 1898, Minnewaska (Persia) was sold to US Government, and renamed Thomas.
She was refitted for transport service, and made some Atlantic voyages to New York.
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In 1929, Thomas (Minnewaska, Persia) was scrapped.