SS Eider

The SS Eider was a passenger and cargo steamship built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast in 1878 for the White Star Line. It was one of the smaller vessels in the White Star fleet and primarily used for service between Liverpool and various South American ports. The Eider's design was typical of ships of its era, combining sail power with steam propulsion. While not as famous as some of the larger and more luxurious White Star liners like the Oceanic or Titanic, the Eider played a vital role in the company's operations, transporting goods and passengers on less-traveled routes. Records suggest it had a relatively unremarkable, though consistent, service history, before eventually being sold or retired from service. More detailed specifics regarding its later ownership and final disposition are difficult to readily ascertain.