HMHS Braemar Castle was a British hospital ship that served during World War I. The ship was originally built as an ocean liner in 1898 before being requisitioned by the British government in 1915 for use as a hospital ship. It was operated by the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company and had a capacity of 186 patients. Braemar Castle played a vital role in transporting wounded soldiers from various theaters of the war, including the Gallipoli Campaign and the Western Front. The ship was equipped with medical facilities, including operating theaters and wards, to provide medical care to the wounded personnel on board. In addition to its medical duties, Braemar Castle also served as a transport vessel for medical supplies and personnel. The ship continued its service until the end of the war, returning wounded soldiers back to Britain for further treatment. After the war, Braemar Castle was returned to its original owners and resumed its civilian duties as an ocean liner until it was eventually scrapped in 1938. The ship's contribution as a hospital ship during World War I highlights the important role these vessels played in providing medical care and transportation for wounded soldiers during times of conflict.

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