The SS (RMS) King Orry (II) was an iron paddle-steamer built in 1871 by R. Duncan & Co. in Port Glasgow, featuring engines by Rankin & Blackmore. She measured 260 feet in length, with a beam of 29 feet 4 inches and a depth of 14 feet 7 inches. Her initial gross register tonnage was 809, later increased to 1,104 tons, and she was originally capable of reaching speeds of 15 knots. In 1888, King Orry underwent a significant refit by Fairfield & Co., which cost approximately £8,246. During this overhaul, she was lengthened by 30 feet and reboilered by J. Jones & Co. at a cost of about £4,080. The modifications boosted her boiler pressure to 110 pounds per square inch and fitted her with a diagonal compound engine with a 78-inch stroke, a high-pressure cylinder of 52 inches, and a low-pressure cylinder of 92 inches. These upgrades increased her top speed to 17 knots (about 20 mph). Further modernization included the installation of electric lighting in 1895, costing £575. The vessel was known for its luxurious accommodations and was considered exceptionally well appointed. Her upper deck featured a 70-foot-long deck saloon with white paneled ceilings, gilded moldings, mirrors, and windows framed in birds-eye maple and rosewood. The dining saloon was decorated similarly, with walnut paneling and decorative fretwork, reflecting her status as a premium passenger vessel. Equipped with advanced technology for her time, King Orry had telegraph communication systems linking the bridge and engine room, allowing for efficient steering from multiple points. She served on various routes operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, carrying roughly 100,000 passengers annually, aided by the construction of the Victoria Pier in Douglas. Her service record included notable incidents such as an explosion in her magazine in 1873, a collision with the vessel Concordia in 1878, and assisting the Mona’s Isle after mechanical failure in 1884. After 41 years of service—the longest in the company's history—she was withdrawn in 1912, broken up at Llanerchymor, Wales. Before scrapping, she was opened for public inspection, with proceeds donated to charity. Her UK Official Number was 45479, and her code letters were P K J B.

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