Class overview
BuildersHarland and Wolff, Belfast, Ireland
OperatorsWhite Star Line
Preceded by"Big Four" ocean liners
Succeeded byOlympic-class ocean liner
Built1902–1903
In service1902–1962
Completed3
Retired3
General characteristics
TypeOcean liner
Tonnageapp. 12,352 ton
Length500.3 ft (152.5 m)
Beam63.3 ft (19.3 m)
PropulsionTwin propellers (driven by Quadruple expansion engines)
Speed14 knots (26 km/h)
Capacity690 passengers: 120 First Class, 120 Second Class, 450 Third Class

The Athenic-class ocean liners were a three ship class of ocean liners built by the Harland & Wolff shipyard for the White Star Line in the early 20th century.

The first ship built was SS Athenic, followed by SS Corinthic. Both were launched in 1902. The Athenic was launched as a dual purpose cargo/passenger ship. The last ship, SS Ionic, was launched one year later. In the First World War, all three ships were used as troop transports. Their route was from Liverpool to New Zealand. In 1928, the Athenic was sold to a Norwegian firm and converted into a whaling ship. The SS Corinthic was scrapped in 1931. In the Second World War, the Athenic was torpedoed twice and sunk by U-69 but later she was raised and returned to her owner. She was scrapped in 1962. In 1934, the Ionic was sold to the Shaw, Savill & Albion Line and was scrapped two years later.

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