SS Duchess of Bedford Archival Collection
Duchess of Bedford (1928) Canadian Pacific Line
Built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 20,123. Dimensions: 581' x 75' (601' o.l.). Twin- screw, 18 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Launched: January 25, 1928. Maiden voyage: Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, June 1, 1928. Renamed: Empress of France (1948). Sister ships: Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Richmond and Duchess of York.
1931-09-04 SS Duchess of Bedford Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 4 September 1931
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
- Commander: Captain H. Sibbons
1932-10-14 SS Duchess of Bedford Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 14 October 1932
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
- Commander: Captain H. Sibbons
1938-08-19 SS Duchess of Bedford Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Canadian Pacific Line
- Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Class
- Date of Departure: 19 August 1938
- Route: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal via Belfast and Greenock
- Commander: Captain A. R. Meikle, R.D., R.N.R.
Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Canada, Glasgow-Canada, and Southampton-Cherbourg-Canada, from 4 May 1928 to 13 July 1928. Ships included the Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Marloch, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Minnedosa Cabin Passenger List, 4 May 1928. GGA Image ID # 212cbb151c
Sailing Schedule, Southampton, Cherbourg, Liverpool, Hamburg, Antwerp, Glasgow, Belfast, and Cobh to Québec and Montréal, from 18 August 1928 to 23 November 1928. Ships Included the Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Empress of France Passenger List, 18 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1eb3a5e27f
Sailing Schedule, Montréal and Québec to Cherbourg, Southampton, Hamburg, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Antwerp, from 18 August 1928 to 9 November 1928. Ships Included the Duchess of Atholl, Duchess of Bedford, Empress of Australia, Empress of France, Empress of Scotland, Melita, Metagama, Minnedosa, Montcalm, Montclare, Montnairn, Montrose, and Montroyal. SS Empress of France Passenger List, 18 August 1928. GGA Image ID # 1eb3cead39
