RMS Parthia
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RMS Parthia

passenger cargo liner


Country of Registry
United Kingdom
Service Entry
1948
Manufacturer
Harland and Wolff
Vessel Type
steamship

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RMS Parthia was a passenger liner built in 1947 by John Brown & Company in Scotland for the Cunard Line. The ship had a luxurious interior and was known for its elegant design and comfortable accommodations. It operated on transatlantic routes, providing service between Europe and North America. The Parthia had a successful career, serving passengers for many years until it was eventually sold to another company in 1962. The ship underwent several name changes and was used for various purposes, including serving as a troopship during the Falklands War in 1982. Despite its long and varied history, the RMS Parthia was eventually scrapped in 1985. The ship's legacy lives on through photographs, documents, and memories of those who traveled on board, highlighting its important role in maritime history as a symbol of luxury travel and transatlantic crossings during the mid-20th century.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Parthia (Liverpool, 1948, Steam; ON: 182417) Subscribe to view
Parthia (passcargo, built 1948, at Belfast; tonnage: 13362) Subscribe to view
Parthia, RMS (1948; also known as SS Remuera, SS Aramac) Subscribe to view
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