Lost Photos of the Titanic and The Stories Behind Them

What does "RMS" Mean?

All British ships had the letters "RMS" in front of the ship's name. This stands for "Royal Mail Ship" which are known to be the fastest and most reliable ships contracted by the British government to carry mail. It was a very powerful signature.

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