The SS Grampian was a notable transatlantic ocean liner constructed in Scotland in 1907 by Alexander Stephen and Sons in Linthouse, Glasgow. She was built as one of a pair of sister ships, with a sister vessel named Hesperian. The Grampian measured a registered length of approximately 485.7 feet (148.0 meters), with a beam of 60.2 feet (18.3 meters) and a depth of 38.1 feet (11.6 meters). Her tonnages varied slightly over time, initially recorded at 9,603 GRT and later reassessed as high as 10,947 GRT. Designed for passenger service, she could accommodate up to 1,460 travelers, including 210 in first class, 250 in second class, and 1,000 in third class. Her propulsion system consisted of twin screws powered by three-cylinder triple expansion engines, collectively rated at 825 NHP, allowing her to reach a speed of 17 knots (31 km/h). The vessel was registered in Glasgow, with official number 124220 and code letters HLKW. She was equipped with submarine signaling and wireless telegraphy by 1910, with the Marconi Company operating her wireless system under the call sign MRN. Her maiden voyage commenced in 1907 from Glasgow to Montreal via Quebec. During World War I, the SS Grampian remained in commercial service but also carried Canadian troops to Europe. She notably survived a collision with an iceberg in July 1919 while en route from Montreal to Liverpool, sustaining a severe bow damage of nearly 40 feet but avoiding sinking by preventing hull rupture. She diverted to St. John’s for emergency repairs, and her passengers were transferred to RMS Empress of Britain. In 1921, while being refitted in Antwerp, the SS Grampian was severely damaged by fire, leading to her abandonment and subsequent scrapping in the Netherlands around 1925–1926. Her service life highlights her as a resilient vessel that served both commercial and wartime roles before her ultimate demise.

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