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She was the younger sister of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner. She operated as a hospital ship from 1915 until her sinking near the …

Nov 17, 2025 · Britannic, British ocean liner that was a sister ship of the Olympic and the Titanic. Having never operated as a commercial vessel, it was refitted as a hospital ship during World War I and …

The HMHS (His Majesty's Hospital Ship) Britannic was the third “wonder ship” to be built. There is some debate whether she was originally planned to be named " Gigantic ", but as it can be seen on the …

For years, historians believed that the HMHS Britannic ‘s Transport Identification Number was G618 throughout her service in that guise. However, a little over a decade ago, a startling image was …

HMHS Britannic was the third and largest Olympic-Class of the White Star Line. She was the sister ship of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner.

Dec 30, 2020 · On November 13, 1915, White Star’s brand-new liner was requisitioned by the Royal Navy, changing its prefix from RMS (Royal Mail Ship) to HMHS (His Majesty’s Hospital Ship).

Upon completion Britannic sailed to Liverpool, where she arrived on 12th December 1915, under the command of Captain J Ranson. In Liverpool on 14th December, Britannic was officially …

Jun 28, 2023 · The Britannic was renamed to the HMHS (Her Majesties Hospital Ship) Britannic and was manned by a complement of 101 nurses, 336 non-commissioned officers, 52 commissioned officers, …

Only the outbreak of war had prevented the Britannic from joining White Star's fleet as the largest, the most luxurious -- and the safest -- passenger ship flying the British flag.