The first of three sisters which were an improved version of the Istrian. She was acquired by Frederick Leyland & Company on 1st January 1873 and in 1877 was equipped with a compound engine by J. Jack & Company of Liverpool prior to joining the Liverpool to Boston cargo service on 17th November of that year.

 

In 1899 she was sold to J. Glynn & Sons of Liverpool and in 1894 was acquired by Furness Withy & Company for their charter operation. However, she was scarcely used and subsequently broken up at Preston in 1895.