RMS Gaelic was a steamship built in 1885 by John Elder & Co. in Govan, Scotland for the White Star Line. The ship was primarily used for transatlantic passenger service between Liverpool and New York. It had a length of 460 feet, a speed of 15 knots, and could accommodate up to 1,500 passengers. In 1888, the Gaelic was involved in a collision with another ship off the coast of Newfoundland, resulting in the loss of several lives. The following year, the ship was transferred to the Red Star Line and renamed SS Belgic. During its time with the Red Star Line, the Belgic operated on routes between Antwerp and New York, as well as Antwerp and Philadelphia. In 1898, the ship was sold to the American Line and renamed SS Southland. After changing ownership multiple times, the SS Southland was eventually scrapped in Italy in 1924, marking the end of its service as a transatlantic passenger ship. The RMS Gaelic, later known as SS Belgic and SS Southland, played a significant role in transatlantic travel during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to the rich history of ocean liners during that era.

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