Royal Mail Ship facts for kids
Royal Mail Ship (RMS) is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract to the British Royal Mail.
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History
In the early 19th century, the British Admiralty provided RMS service.
The designation "RMS" has been used since 1840.
In 1850 contracts were awarded to private companies. Having the title "RMS" was seen as a mark of quality and a competitive advantage, because the mail had to be on time.
List of RMS ships
- HMHS Britannic
- RMS Carpathia
- RMS Laconia
- RMS Lusitania
- RMS Queen Elizabeth
- RMSQueen Elizabeth 2
- RMS Queen Mary
- RMS Queen Mary 2
- Titanic
Images for kids
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British Mail steamship routes
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RMS Prince Arthur
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RMS Avon
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Royal Mail aircraft-marking; on a British Airways Airbus A320-232 G-EUUI
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See also
In Spanish: Royal Mail Ship para niños
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