RMS Empress of Canada
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RMS Empress of Canada

Transpacific ocean liner and troopship


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Operator
CP Ships
Vessel Type
ocean liner
Current Location
-1° 13' 0", -9° 57' 60"
Aliases
Empress of Canada

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RMS Empress of Canada was a luxurious ocean liner built in 1920 for the Canadian Pacific Steamships. The ship had a distinguished career as a transatlantic liner, serving routes between Canada and Europe. During World War II, it was converted into a troopship and later returned to passenger service after the war. The Empress of Canada underwent several renovations and upgrades during its service life to enhance passenger comfort and safety. The ship was eventually retired in 1960 and sold for scrap after serving for 40 years. The RMS Empress of Canada played a significant role in maritime history as a symbol of elegance and innovation in the early 20th century ocean liner industry.

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

Ships

11 ship citations (1 free) in 11 resources

Empress of Canada (1) (Steamship, 1920; Canadian Pacific Line) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (1922) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (British; Passenger, Steel, Steam Turbine, built 1922; ON: 146215) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (I) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (I) (Canadian Pacific Line) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (lost 1943) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (passenger, built 1922, at Glasgow; tonnage: 21516) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (passenger; 21517 tons; launched in 1920; photographed in 1940 & '41 (1943 torpedoed)) Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada (steamship): sunk by U-boat Subscribe to view
Empress of Canada, steamship (1922)
Journal American Neptune (1941-1990; Vols. 1-50)
Published Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass.,
ISSN 0003-0155
Pages XXV, 175