After sea trials she made her maiden voyage on 26 June 1881, leaving Bremen for New York City via Southampton. The Elbe had accommodation for 179 First Class passengers, 142 in Second Class, and 796 in Steerage.
On 26 June 1881, after sea trials, the Elbe set sail from Bremen to New York City via Southampton. The ship had space for 179 First Class passengers, 142 in Second Class, and 796 in Steerage.