Dimensions
- Length: 322 ft (98.15 m)
- Beam (width): 50 ft 6 in (15.39 m)
- Height (main deck to keel): 32 ft 6 in (9.91 m)
- Weight unladen: 1,930 long tons (2,161 short tons, 1,961 tonnes)
- Displacement: 3,018 long tons (3,380 short tons, 3,066 tonnes)
Engine
- Actual Rated Horse Power: 1,000 H.P
- Total weight: 340 tons
- Cylinders: 4 x inverted 'V' 88 inches (220 cm) diameter
- Stroke: 72 inches (180 cm)
- Pressure: 5 psi (34 kPa)
- RPM: Max. 20 RPM
- Main Crankshaft: 17 feet (5.18 m) long and 28 inches (71 cm) diameter
Propeller
- Diameter: 15'6"
- Weight: 77 cwts (3,912 kg)
- Speed: 55 RPM
Other data
- Fuel capacity: 1,100 tons of coal
- Water capacity: 200 tons
- Cargo capacity: 1,200 tons
- Cost of construction: £117,295
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