The RMS Pannonia was a transatlantic Cunard liner constructed in 1902 by John Brown & Company of Clydebank, Glasgow. Originally ordered by Furness Withy, the ship was acquired by Cunard before her launch, which took place on September 5, 1902. She was a twin-screw steamer powered by a pair of three-cylinder triple-expansion engines, with a total rated power of 811 NHP, enabling her to undertake passenger and cargo services across the Atlantic. Her service commenced with her maiden voyage on May 15, 1903, traveling from Trieste via Fiume and Palermo to New York City. RMS Pannonia was notable for her role in passenger transportation during the early 20th century. From January 1, 1911, to January 1912, her master was Captain Arthur Rostron, who later became famous for rescuing Titanic survivors. During her operational period, she demonstrated her versatility and commitment to safety; in November 1913, she rescued 103 passengers from the burning Spanish steamship Balmes. In May 1916, amidst the backdrop of World War I, Pannonia was repurposed as a troopship, ferrying soldiers from Canada to France, contributing to wartime logistics. Her career in commercial service ended after her final transatlantic crossing on April 18, 1922, when she departed from New York for the last time, calling at Plymouth and Cherbourg before arriving in Hamburg, where she was laid up. Subsequently, the RMS Pannonia was sold for scrap on October 9, 1922, marking the end of her 20-year service. Her operational history highlights her role in both civilian passenger service and wartime troop transport, reflecting the versatility and significance of early 20th-century ocean liners within maritime history.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.