RMS Olympic (Ausgleich of 1917)

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Before the POD
Main Article: Olympic (from Background and Construction to March 1917, the 1st full month after the pod)

RMS Olympic was the first and namesake liner of the Olympic class of ocean liners, which also included the Titanic and Britannic. The liner was laid down starting 16 December 1908, launched on 20 October 1910 and departed on its maiden voyage on 14 June 1911. Having survived a collision with HMS Hawke Hawke in 1911, the liner underwent a refit over 1912 to 1913 after the Titanic's loss. In 1914, the outbreak of First World War led to a reduction of its sailings before being laid up in November 1914. It served as a troopship after being converted as such for the Gallipoli Campaign and for transatlantic troops voyages. By 1 January 1917, RMS Olympic was the only liner afloat among the 3 aforementioned liners.

Getting back to service
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