Saronic or United Empire
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Title
Saronic or United Empire
Subject
Transportation
Description
Black & white photograph of the steamship Saronic. Formerly known as The United Empire, or "Old Betsy," it was converted from a propeller-powered passenger and freighter boat into a steamship in 1905 as part of a restoration effort, and subsequently renamed the Saronic. Destroyed in 1915 after a fire. The United Empire was featured on the $4 bill.
Format
JPG
Type
Still image
Identifier
MrCousins-3
Collection
Files
Citation
“Saronic or United Empire,” Archives & Digital Collections at Lakehead University Library, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/items/show/14302.
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