The SS Cornwallis was a British steamship that served during World War I and World War II. It was built in 1911 and initially operated as a passenger liner before being requisitioned by the British Admiralty for war service. During World War I, the Cornwallis was used as a troopship and transport vessel, supporting military operations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. After the war, the ship returned to civilian service but was once again requisitioned by the British government at the outbreak of World War II. During this conflict, the Cornwallis was used as a troopship in various theaters of war, including the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. The ship had a relatively uneventful wartime career, with no major incidents or casualties reported. After the war, the Cornwallis was returned to civilian service but eventually scrapped in 1954. The SS Cornwallis is remembered as a reliable and versatile vessel that served the British military in two major conflicts, contributing to the war effort by transporting troops and supplies to various theaters of operation.

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