121918: SS Laurentian

The SS Polynesian was an Ocean Liner built by Robert Steel and Co, Greenock for the Allan Line. She was known as Rolling Polly.  The ship was refitted and her name was changed to SS Laurentian and was used to carry emigrants to Canada.

On route from Boston to Glasgow on September 6, 1909 SS Laurentian ran aground in thick fog west of Mistaken Point near Cape Race, Newfoundland.

• Tonnage 4522 tons
• Length 400 ft
• Beam 42 ft 6 in
• Depth 29 ft
• 3 Decks
• Capacity 36 First Class Passengers and 1000 Third Class Passengers