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RMS Mauretania, used as hospital ship during WW1
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RMS Mauretania, used as hospital ship during WW1
The RMS Mauretania, a Cunard ocean liner which was used as a hospital ship during the First World War. Launched in 1906, retired from service 1934. Date: 1914-1918
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This evocative photograph captures the RMS Mauretania, a Cunard ocean liner, transformed into a hospital ship during the tumultuous years of the First World War. Launched in 1906, the Mauretania was once a symbol of luxury and opulence, renowned for her record-breaking transatlantic crossings. However, as the war clouds gathered in 1914, this magnificent vessel was repurposed to serve a noble new cause. The image reveals the Mauretania's hulking form, her distinctive funnels belching out thick plumes of smoke, as she cuts through the choppy waters of the North Atlantic. The hospital wards, identified by the large red crosses painted on her sides, were a testament to the ship's commitment to saving lives. Inside, wounded soldiers from various Allied forces were treated by dedicated medical personnel, providing them with much-needed respite and care. The Mauretania's service as a hospital ship spanned the duration of the war, offering solace and relief to thousands of soldiers. Her transformation from a symbol of leisure and indulgence to a floating hospital was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during those dark times. This powerful photograph encapsulates the spirit of the Mauretania, a vessel that embodied the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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