2007-03-20 10:33:33 · 3 answers · asked by Cody M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
She survived WWI (unlike Britannic) and was eventually scrapped in 1937. Here's a brief chronology of her life:
* Badly damaged in collision with cruiser H M S Hawke off Portsmouth, 20 September 1911.
* Extensively rebuilt after loss of sister Titanic in 1912.
* Converted to troopship September 1915.
* Rammed and sank the German submarine U-103, 12 May 1918.
* Resumed passenger service July 1920.
* Transferred to Cunard - White Star Line 1934.
* Rammed and sank the Nantucket Lightship with all hands during thick fog, 16 May 1934. (7 killed, or 7 of 11 depending on the source!)
* Withdrawn from service and partially broken up at Jarrow 1935
* Towed to Inverkeithing for final demolition/scrapping 1937.
2007-03-20 10:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dr_M_VanNostrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Olympic had a rough start, with a slight crash, propeller recalls (it fell off entirely once) and repairs. After the Titanic sank, additional lifeboats had to be mounted and a new crew was hired. It served in the war and sailed for 23 (I think) years, then abandoned. It was chopped up and sold for parts ultimately.
2007-03-20 17:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sold for scrap metal in 1937.
This page gives an interseting history.
2007-03-20 17:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by hgherron2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋