S.S. Olympic, White Star Line

The S/S Olympic had a tonnage of 46,359 tons gross, 35,043 under deck and 22,350 net - (these figures were subject to changes through time, whenever the ship was re-built or re-equipped). Poop 76 feet long, bridge deck 540 feet long, forecastle 127 feet, and promenade deck 495 feet. She had four funnels, 2 masts, 5 decks amidships, 7 decks in No. 1 hold and 6 decks in other holds. She was fitted with electric light, refrigerating machinery, and a submarine signaling device, and wireless. She had triple screws and triple expansion engines with 8 cylinders, (2) 54, (2) 84 and (4) 97 inches diameter respectively and stroke 75 inches, delivering 6,906 registered horsepower. She had 1 low pressure turbine. The engine was built by Harland & Wolff. She had water ballast. Call sign: HSRP. Official registration #: 131346. There was accommodation for 735 1st class, 675 2nd class and 1030 3rd class passengers. [1919-20 Lloyd's Registry of shipping, subm. Gilbert Provost]