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SS Rotomahana, first mild-steel ocean steamer, launched on the Clyde

When
1879
Where
Scotland
Episodes
1

The SS Rotomahana, launched in 1879, was the first ocean-going steamer constructed from mild steel. Built by William Denny and Brothers, a Scottish shipbuilding company, the vessel represents a significant milestone in maritime engineering. The ship was eventually scuttled in 1928, marking the end of its operational life.

Episodes

  1. 1879 · ScotlandLaunch of SS Rotomahana

    The SS Rotomahana was launched in 1879 as the first ocean-going steamer built of mild steel.

Background and detail

Background. William Denny and Brothers was a Scottish shipbuilding company, the firm responsible for constructing the SS Rotomahana.

Construction. The SS Rotomahana, launched in 1879, was the first ocean-going steamer built of mild steel.

Legacy. The SS Rotomahana was scuttled in 1928.

People involved

Sources

  1. William Denny and Brothers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
  2. Rotomahana (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-25

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