RMS Arundel Castle was a British steamship built in 1921 for the Union-Castle Line, primarily serving the mail and passenger route between Southampton and South Africa. The ship was named after Arundel Castle, a historic landmark in England. During World War II, the vessel was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and converted into an armed merchant cruiser, participating in convoy duties and patrols. Following the war, the ship was returned to its original owners and resumed its passenger service. In 1959, RMS Arundel Castle was sold to Greek owners and renamed Nea Hellas, operating as a cruise ship until it was scrapped in 1967. The ship had a distinguished career, serving in various capacities over the years and providing transportation for passengers across the Atlantic Ocean. RMS Arundel Castle represents an important part of maritime history, showcasing the role of steamships in international travel and trade during the early to 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.