Scythia (1), Cunard Line steamship, history and description, built 1874 at Glasgow by J. & G. Thomson & Co.

RMS Scythia was a Cunard ocean liner. She sailed on her maiden voyage in 1921, and became a troop and supply ship during the Second World War. Scythia was the longest serving Cunard liner until 4 September 2005, when her record was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth 2. [2]

The RMS Scythia passenger lists (1881–1953) are a treasure trove of maritime and social history from Gilded Age luxury to post-war migration. From elite industrialists to WWII refugees and influencing diplomacy, trade, and culture.

One sailing of note was in 1957 when RMS Scythia was used to transport Hungarian refugees to Canada. She departed Southampton on 19th Jan 1957, landing in Halifax (Nova Scotia) at Pier 21 which is considered to be Canada's equivalent to New York’s Ellis Island, and the starting point of …

Ephemera for the RMS Scythia includes Passenger Lists, Brochures, Menus, Immigrant Documents, Sailing Schedules, Photographs, Deck Plans, and more.

Ship Passenger Lists for 1885. The Castle Garden Passenger Lists for 1885 provide a fascinating look at European and transatlantic travel, highlighting both luxurious European routes (SS Westphalia) and major migration voyages (SS Ems).

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Scythia was in the vanguard of one of the largest and most comprehensive passenger fleet renewals ever: 12 new ships in all (just for Cunard alone) with a combined tonnage of 219,000 built in a five-year span.

Apr 29, 2001 · The "Scythia" was a 4,557 gross ton ship, built by J.& G.Thomson, Glasgow in 1874 for the British & North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Co (Cunard Line). Her details were - length 420.8ft x beam 42.2ft, straight stem, one funnel, three masts (rigged for sail), iron construction, single screw and a speed of 13 knots.

Dec 14, 2019 · Scythia was the first ship in this new fleet built for the services between Liverpool and Queenstown in the British Isles to New York and Boston, in the United States. She was a luxury liner designed to appeal to American tourists.