Carmania, Originally Named Margaret (1896)

Abeam perspective shot, taken at Betterton

Abeam perspective shot, taken at Betterton

Name/Title

Carmania, Originally Named Margaret (1896)

Entry/Object ID

2017.12.001

Description

Margaret Year Built: 1896 Built By: Newport News Shipbuilding Built At: Newport News, VA Built For: Plant Investment Company Official Number: 92729 Hull Number: 20 Length: 175 feet Beam: 26 feet Depth of Hold: 7.5 feet Tons: 674.89 Gross, 379.51 Net Propulsion: Propeller Hull: Steel Engine: 100 hp Passenger Capacity: 2,000 Purchased by: Ericsson Steamboat Company in 1916 Route: Elkton to Baltimore, Moonlight excursions from Baltimore in 1917 Later Name: Tlacotalpam, Carmania