Royal Mail Ship
prefix for ships that carry mail under contract by the British Royal Mail From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Royal Mail Ship (RMS) is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract to the British Royal Mail.[1]
History
In the early 19th century, the British Admiralty provided RMS service.[2]
The designation "RMS" has been used since 1840.[3]
In 1850 contracts were awarded to private companies. Having the title "RMS" was seen as a mark of quality and a competitive advantage, because the mail had to be on time.
List of RMS ships
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- HMHS Britannic
- RMS Carpathia
- RMS Laconia
- RMS Lusitania
- RMS Queen Elizabeth
- RMS Queen Elizabeth 2
- RMS Queen Mary
- RMS Queen Mary 2
- Titanic
- RMS Empress of Ireland
References
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