The Alaska was slightly larger and faster than the Arizona , which also drove for the Guion Line. She began her maiden voyage on October 30, 1881 from Liverpool. It offered space for 350 passengers in first class and 1,000 passengers on the tween deck. The ship had both sail and steam propulsion.
The Alaska
In 1883, the Alaska became the first liner to cross the Atlantic in less than a week. However, their consumption was correspondingly high: 250 tons of coal were burned every day. In 1894 Guion gave up shipping and tried to repel the Alaska , which at that time had made 100 Atlantic crossings. However, it turned out to be difficult to sell the ship. It was published in Gareloch in 1894 and in 1897 by Cia. Chartered Transatlanticia Espanola and renamed Magallanes . In 1898 the ship was launched again, this time on the Clyde . It was sold in 1899 and was due to be scrapped, but was used as a Hulk until 1902.
