RMS Gaelic (1885) facts for kids
 |
|
Quick facts for kids History |
|
|---|---|
 United Kingdom |
|
| Name |
|
| Owner |
|
| Operator |
|
| Builder | Harland and Wolff, Belfast |
| Yard number | 172 |
| Launched | 28 February 1885 |
| Completed | 18 July 1885 |
| Fate | Scrapped in September 1907 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ocean liner |
| Tonnage | 4,206 GRT |
| Length | 420 feet 4 inches (128.12 m) |
| Beam | 42 feet 5 inches (12.93 m) |
| Installed power |
|
| Propulsion | Single Screw |
| Sail plan | 4 masts 2 square rigged |
| Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) |
The RMS Gaelic was a large ship built for carrying both people and goods across the ocean. It was owned by the famous White Star Line, the same company that owned the Titanic. This ship is special because it carried the very first group of 102 Korean immigrants to the United States. After many years of service, the Gaelic was sold in 1905 and later taken apart for scrap metal in 1907.
Contents
The Story of the RMS Gaelic
The Gaelic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by a company called Harland & Wolff. This company was well-known for building many famous ships. The Gaelic was a big ship, weighing about 4,206 tons. It was almost exactly like its sister ship, the Belgic, meaning they were built using the same design.
Working in the Pacific
From 1885 to 1904, the Gaelic was rented out to another company called the Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company. This company used the Gaelic to travel across the Pacific Ocean. These trips were important for connecting different parts of the world.
A Small Accident
On August 14, 1896, the Gaelic had a small accident. It ran aground (meaning it got stuck on the bottom) near Shimonoseki, a city in Japan. Luckily, it was not badly damaged and was towed to Nagasaki for repairs. After a short time, it was ready to sail again.
Carrying Korean Immigrants
One of the most important journeys for the Gaelic happened in late 1902 and early 1903. On December 29, 1902, the ship left Nagasaki, Japan, carrying 102 Korean immigrants. These people were traveling to Hawaii, which was then a territory of the United States. The journey ended on January 13, 1903, when the Gaelic arrived safely in Honolulu. This trip was a big moment in the history of Korean migration to the United States.
The End of its Journey
In 1905, the Gaelic went back to Harland & Wolff for some updates. Later that same year, it was sold to a company called the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. They changed its name to Callao. However, the ship did not stay in service for long under its new name. In 1907, just two years later, the Callao was retired and taken apart at a place called Briton Ferry. This was the end of its life as a ship.
