The USS Olympic was a United States Navy ship that served during World War I. Originally a German passenger liner named SS Prinz Eitel Friedrich, it was interned in the United States at the outbreak of the war and later seized by the U.S. government. Renamed USS Olympic, the ship was used as a troop transport vessel, ferrying American soldiers to Europe. It had a brief career in the Navy before being decommissioned in 1919. The ship was later sold to private owners and operated under different names until it was scrapped in 1935. The USS Olympic played a role in the war effort by transporting troops and supplies across the Atlantic, showcasing the adaptability of ships during times of conflict. Its history reflects the transformative nature of ships, which can be repurposed for military use and then returned to civilian service. The ship's journey from a German liner to a U.S. Navy vessel highlights the fluidity of maritime operations and the strategic significance of naval power in shaping historical events.

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