Guest Jerrod Posted 20 May , 2009 Share Posted 20 May , 2009 I have an 8x14 photo of the Olympic in Dazzle paint from WWI, My Great Grandpa took it back after the war and bought this picture in New York. The reall picture is wider and a bit taller, my scanner couldn't fit the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speake Posted 21 May , 2009 Share Posted 21 May , 2009 Not to be pedantic, but it would be RMS then HMT Olympic—SS designation is for American ships. I have two shots taken in 1919 when my grandfather was returning home in June (?). I'll post then as soon as I install the new drivers for the scanner (just bought a 24" iMac—SWEET!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Currell Posted 28 May , 2009 Share Posted 28 May , 2009 Jerrod, that's very a nice shot. I think I've seen a small version of that photo before but yours really shows a lot of detail. Sean, I'd love to see those photos your grandfather took. Regards, Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 28 May , 2009 Share Posted 28 May , 2009 Quote Sean Peake: "Not to be pedantic, but it would be RMS then HMT Olympic—SS designation is for American ships." Sorry, can you explain further? SS = Steam Ship - was applicable to any country's steam ship I thought. Kath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speake Posted 28 May , 2009 Share Posted 28 May , 2009 Quote Sean Peake: "Not to be pedantic, but it would be RMS then HMT Olympic—SS designation is for American ships." Sorry, can you explain further? SS = Steam Ship - was applicable to any country's steam ship I thought. Kath. The way I understand it is that any ship in service of the crown or performing an official government service had either an "HMS" (His/Her Majesty's Ship) or, for example, "RMS" (Royal Mail Steamer-which was the Titanic's designation), while "SS" was used by American ships. In the case of the Olympic at that time, it was designated as "HMT" (His Majesty's Troop ship). My grandfather identifies the ship as HMT Olympic in his album. Hope this helps. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMS Zinnia Posted 28 May , 2009 Share Posted 28 May , 2009 Hi all, SS was the abbreviation for Steam Ship, and some steam ships, mostly speedy passenger liners, got commission from the british royal post office to transport mail from/to england from/to foreign countries, hence the abbreviation RMS for Royal mail steamer. So , there were a lot of SS sailing around the world, and less RMS were sailing around. Regards, Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speake Posted 12 July , 2009 Share Posted 12 July , 2009 Hi, Does anyone have any information about the use of SS Olympic as a troop ship 1915-1918. I believe that she was used to transport a large part of the CEF to Liverpool during the war. My Canadian gt. uncle spoke in glowing terms of her facilities. Any pictures of the CEF in transit between Halifax - Liverpool ? Manitoba I promised these some time ago. Here's hoping they come out all right. I promised these some time ago. Here's hoping they come out all right. One more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Currell Posted 12 July , 2009 Share Posted 12 July , 2009 Thanks Sean! Those are great pics, especially the boxing match. Keeping the troops occupied and entertained would have been a high priority on a voyage of several days length. Am I correct in assuming your grandfather was an officer? Your second photo was taken near the compass platform on the boat deck, an area that normally would have been 'officer country'. Regards, Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speake Posted 12 July , 2009 Share Posted 12 July , 2009 Thanks Sean! Those are great pics, especially the boxing match. Keeping the troops occupied and entertained would have been a high priority on a voyage of several days length. Am I correct in assuming your grandfather was an officer? Your second photo was taken near the compass platform on the boat deck, an area that normally would have been 'officer country'. Regards, Ralph Yes he was: Lt. 124th Canadian Pioneers, Cpt. 12th Canadian Engineers. I have seen another boxing shot somewhere taken from another angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellasian Posted 19 September , 2009 Share Posted 19 September , 2009 My great grandfather was brought home from his time a gallipoli on HMT Olympic. He was a marin called T G Burtonshaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 2 May , 2021 Share Posted 2 May , 2021 Hi ! I'm also really interested in the trooping years of the Olympic. Living in Malta I know the ship ran near the island many times between 1915 and 1916. I learned recently that the ship sent messages to the shore station of Malta but I really don't know how to find more informations about that. If anyone knows how I can dig the subject I'll be the happiest man on this small island !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KizmeRD Posted 2 May , 2021 Share Posted 2 May , 2021 The naval wireless receiving station for ship-to-shore was located at Rinella, somewhere out to the rear of Fort Ricasoli. The transmitting station was at Haz-Zebbug. MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 2 May , 2021 Share Posted 2 May , 2021 Woow thank you very much for your help !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KizmeRD Posted 2 May , 2021 Share Posted 2 May , 2021 Rinella wireless station is where the tennis club now is. MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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