S.S. Olympic, White Star Line

Ship Data

Type Built Burden Dimensions Line / Owner
S.S. 1911 at Belfast, Ireland by Harland & Wolff 46,439 gross 852.5ft x 92.5ft x 59.5ft 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]

Olympic, White Star Line ship
Picture of the S/S Olympic from an old postcard

Olympic, White Star Line steamship, Titanic sister
Olympic, White Star Line steamship and Titanic sister
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S/S Olympic, 2nd class dining room
2nd class dining room

S/S Olympic, 1st class dining room
1st class dining room

S/S Olympic, 1st class Verandah Cafe
1st class Verandah Cafe

S/S Olympic, 1st class smoking room
1st class smoking room

S/S Olympic
S/S Olympic [old postcard]
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Chronological History

Year Event
1910 Maiden voyage Southampton - New York
1912 Rebuilding
1913 Rebuilding
1915 Troop ship
1917 Rammed and sank U-130
1924 Collided with the "Fort St George" of Furness Line

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