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RMS Carmania

1905 liner converted to armed merchant cruiser

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Service Entry
1905
Manufacturer
John Brown & Company
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
ocean liner
Current Location
-21° 10' 0", -29° 51' 0"
Aliases
HMS Carmania

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RMS Carmania was a significant Cunard Line transatlantic ocean liner launched in 1905, notable for being one of the largest ships in the Cunard fleet at the time alongside her sister ship RMS Caronia. Designed by Leonard Peskett and built by John Brown & Company, Carmania was distinguished by her three-propeller configuration, each driven by Parsons steam turbines. Her propulsion system featured a high-pressure turbine powering her central shaft, with exhaust steam used to drive low-pressure turbines on the port and starboard shafts, marking an advanced design compared to her twin-shaft, quadruple-expansion engine sister, Caronia. Constructed with a length that allowed for extensive passenger and cargo capacity, Carmania had a passenger accommodation for 2,650 individuals, encompassing first, second, third, and steerage classes. Her holds included 46,280 cubic feet of refrigerated cargo space, emphasizing her role in both passenger transit and cargo transport. She measured a top speed of approximately 20.19 knots during her sea trials off Skelmorlie in November 1905. Carmania’s maiden voyage commenced on 2 December 1905 from Liverpool to New York, completing the crossing in just over seven days at an average speed of nearly 16 knots. She operated primarily on the Liverpool–New York route until 1910, earning a reputation for reliability and comfort. Notably, she transported notable figures such as H. G. Wells and Ernest Shackleton. During her service, Carmania experienced a significant fire in her passenger accommodations in 1910 but was repaired swiftly. In 1913, she responded to a distress signal from the vessel Volturno, rescuing survivors in a storm, an act that earned her crew numerous awards. With the outbreak of World War I, she was converted into an armed merchant cruiser and later a troopship, famously engaging and sinking the German merchant cruiser SMS Cap Trafalgar in September 1914 during the Battle of Trindade. Her wartime service included patrols off Portugal and Atlantic islands, as well as participation in the Gallipoli campaign. After the war, Carmania resumed passenger service, underwent refits, and served until the early 1930s, when she was sold for scrap. Her bell remains displayed aboard HMS Wellington in London, symbolizing her maritime legacy.

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Carmania (British; Passenger, Steel, Screw Steamer, built 1905; ON: 120901) Subscribe to view
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Carmania (sailed from Liverpool, England, on 1914-07-18, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1914-07-27) Subscribe to view
Carmania (sailed from Liverpool, England, on 1917-01-20, to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1917-01-30) Subscribe to view
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Carmania (sailed to New York, NY, USA, arriving 1905-12-11) Subscribe to view
Carmania (Steamship, 1905; Cunard Line) Subscribe to view
Carmania, British Armed Merchant Cruiser (Capt. noel Grant) Subscribe to view
Carmania, British Armed Merchant Cruiser (Capt. noel Grant), rejoins S. American Squadron Subscribe to view
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Carmania: 19,650 tons, Cunard Line, 1905 Subscribe to view