The
steamer “NEW GRANADA” (1) was built in 1846 by Smith &
Rodgers at Glasgow with a tonnage of 694grt, a length of 177ft
5in, a beam of 24ft 7in and a service speed of 8 knots. A
schooner rigged side wheel paddle steamer she commenced her
maiden voyage in August 1846 under the command of Capt. John
Williams from Liverpool to Callao vía Madeira, Río
de Janeiro and Valparaíso. She was placed with the
Ecuador on the Callao - Guayaquil - Panamá service.
She was disposed of in 1850 but details of the sale and subsequent
history are not recorded. |