DRESDEN (Ormuz, Zeppelin)
Built in 1914 for the Norddeutscher Lloyd by Bremer Vulkan S & M, Vagesack, Germany
Gross Tonnage: 14, 580 grt
Dimensions: 570 ft x 67 ft, Draught 29ft
Motive Power: Two Vulkan quadruple-expansion engines @ 9500 IHP
Service Speed: 15.5 knots
Screws: Twin
Passenger Decks: Four
Crew: 320
Passengers: 290 first, and 880 third class
Livery: Black hull, white superstructure; white, yellow funnels; red boot topping



Dresden was first built as the Zeppelin for the famous Norddeutscher Lloyd for its Germany-Australia route, however, WWI put a stop to these plans and she remained unfinished to the end of the war. She was then given to the Americans who then passed her onto the British - Orient Steam Navigation. She sailed from London for Brisbane in 1921 under a new name. With a string of new liners, the Orient Steam Navigation has sold Ormuz to the Norddeutscher Lloyd who renamed the ship Dresden for the North Sea-Mediterranean cruise route. In 1934 while on cruise at the Bokn Fjord, Dresden struck rocks. The damage was so extensive, her master decided to beach her. She was declared a total loss and was scrapped in situ