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RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat since SS Great Eastern, is launched.
The RMS Oceanic, the largest ship afloat, is launched by the White Star Line.
The RMS Oceanic, launched on January 14, 1899, was the largest ship afloat at the time, surpassing the SS Great Eastern. Built by Harland and Wolff for the White Star Line, the vessel symbolized the navy’s technological and luxurious advancements. Oceanic measured over 700 feet in length and featured lavish accommodations for first-class passengers. Her launch attracted public attention and cemented White Star Line’s reputation in transatlantic travel. Despite her grandeur, she encountered several mishaps during her service. Oceanic represented the pinnacle of 19th-century shipbuilding just before the dawn of the Edwardian era.
1899
RMS Oceanic
SS Great Eastern