What happened to RMS Olympic after WW1?

Editorial Summary

The creator examines the post-World War I history of the RMS Olympic, focusing on its transition from a wartime troop ship back to a premier passenger liner. The narrative begins with a near-disastrous torpedo attack by a German U-boat in 1918, noting that the ship survived despite the loss of its sister ships, Titanic and Britannic. Following the war, the Olympic underwent an extensive refit at Harland and Wolff to address mechanical fatigue and modernize its systems. A significant portion of this overhaul involved converting the vessel from coal to oil fuel, which streamlined refueling and reduced the required engineering crew. The creator also details improvements to safety features, such as the automation of watertight doors and an enhanced lifeboat plan. As the ship entered the 1920s, it became a celebrated fixture on the Southampton to New York route, earning the nickname the film star liner due to its high-profile passengers. The summary concludes by discussing the changing competitive landscape of the transatlantic service, as the Olympic faced new competition from larger superliners like the Majestic and the evolving demands of the late 1920s.

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