Converted into a ferry in 1908, she operated as the Lerwick mail steamer until 10 April 1930, when she ran aground off Shetland and was a complete loss.

The main saloon could hold 132 people per sitting, with a piano provided for the use of the passengers, while a deckhouse aft of the mainmast held a ladies' lounge and a separate men's smoking room.

However, in 1907–1908, the North Company reduced the number of the ship's cruises, and entirely withdrew from the market at the end of August 1908.

It was subsequently decided to convert the ship into a ferry and to that end the lower deck accommodation was removed and cargo holds created.

She remained on this demanding service until 10 April 1930 when, while sailing north in fog, she ran aground on the uninhabited island of Mousa, Shetland.