RMS Empress of Australia was a passenger liner built in 1913 for Canadian Pacific Steamships. During World War I, it served as a troopship before resuming civilian duties in 1919. The ship was known for its luxurious accommodations and carried passengers between Canada and Australia. In 1922, it was transferred to the Canadian Pacific's transpacific service and later underwent a refit to increase its passenger capacity. In 1924, it started a Vancouver to Yokohama route. During World War II, the ship was requisitioned for military use as a troop transport and survived an attack by a German submarine in 1940. After the war, it was used to repatriate Canadian troops before being sold in 1947. The ship changed hands several times and was eventually scrapped in 1952. RMS Empress of Australia played a significant role in passenger travel and military transport during the early 20th century, showcasing the evolution of maritime technology and the impact of global conflicts on shipping operations.

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