The RMS Baltic (II) was a passenger ship of the British shipping company White Star Line . At the time of commissioning in June 1904, she was the largest ship in the world.
On January 23, 1909, she rescued the survivors of the White Star Liner RMS Republic , which collided with the Italian passenger steamer Florida in thick fog and sank after about 36 hours. The Florida could happily continue their journey.
In addition, on December 6, 1929, she was involved in the rescue of the castaways of the schooner Northern Light . During the First World War , the Baltic served as a troop transport . Subsequently, she was used again on her regular route from Liverpool to New York.
On February 17, 1933, it drove to Osaka , Japan , where it was scrapped after almost 30 years of service.
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