The Families of Acri, Italy

By Edward Bronejko

S.S. San Giorgio

S.S. San Giorgio

S.S. San Giorgio

S.S. San Giorgio

About the Ship

Length:123.75 m (406 ft)
Beam:15.75 m (51 ft 7 in)
Propulsion:two funnels, two masts, and twin screws
Speed:14 knots (16-17 mph)
Capacity:6,392 tons
Occupancy:30 1st class passengers, 60 2nd class passengers, and 1,800 3rd class passengers

Ship History

The S.S. San Giorgio was built by Sir James Laing & Sons for Soc. di Navigazione a Vap Sicula Americana. Launched on , work was completed in .

Her maiden voyage occurred sailing from Naples for Messina, Palermo, and New York. Ownership was transferred to Transoceanica Societa Italiana di Navigazone in .

Her last voyage as San Giorgio occurred in sailing from Naples to New York. In late , ownership was transfered to Navigazone Generale Italiana and the ship's name was changed to S.S. Napoli.

The ship was scrapped at Savona in .