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	Royal Mail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Mail service was first made available to the public by Charles I in 1635, with postage being paid by the recipient, and the General Post Office (GPO) was officially established by Charles II in 1660.
		In 1840 the mail underwent substantial reforms and the uniform penny postage was introduced.
		For franked mail, a dedicated franking machine [3] is used.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Mail (1272 words)

	Royal Mail Ship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Royal Mail Ship (sometimes Steam-ship, Steamer), usually seen in its abbreviated form RMS, is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract to the British Royal Mail.
		It was used by a large number of companies, but is often associated in particular with the Cunard line, which held a number of high-profile mail contract business, and which traditionally prefixed the titles of all its ships with the initials "RMS".
		The best-known ship carrying the prefix is almost certainly the RMS Titanic of the White Star Line.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Mail_Ship (323 words)

	The Guide -- Titanic Exhibit Sinks in False Heroism
		But in the engaging exhibit, complete with artifacts from the ship and research from the most recent studies of the sunken vessel, a disturbing hierarchy of heroism pervades every account of the disaster and every description of the events of April 15, 1912.
		The postmen aboard the ship were the first-class heroes, the exhibit greedily and indeferently argues.
		The exhibit allows that the ship was full of heroes, but none shined so bright as the five mail clerks who lost their lives trying to save the 200 stacks of registered mail aboard the ship.
	www.thehoya.com /guide/091500/guide17.htm (598 words)

	Royal Mail Ship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually abbreviations, used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship.
		Royal Mail said there was a backlog of seven million items, but that mail was now moving to Britain and deliveries in...
		Royal Mail Ship or Steamer, ship prefix for vessels that carry mail under contract to the British Royal Mail.
	royalmail.quickroyal.com /royalmailship (983 words)

	Index to Doukhobor Ship Lists
		Ship passenger list for SS Corsican listing the Nagornov family of Doukhobors (fifth from the top), 1910.
		Originally when a ship arriving in port was suspected of being infected with an infectious disease, its cargo and crew were obliged to forego all contact with the shore for a period of several days to several weeks, depending on the disease.
		In 1899, ship passenger lists provided the following information for each passenger: date of embarkation, name, age, gender, whether a head of a household on board, number persons in the family, profession, calling or occupation, nation or country of birth, births at sea, deaths, place of ultimate destination.
	www.doukhobor.org /Shiplists.htm (1819 words)

	Naming of Queen Mary 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cunard Line carried the mail continuously for over 130 years, and we were proud to prefix the names of our ships with the letters RMS – Royal Mail Ship.
		She is a transatlantic liner with all the dignity and grace of the liners of the past, but she is a transatlantic liner of the future, a contemporary ‘rampart of a ship’, with comforts and technology undreamt of when the last liner Queen Elizabeth 2 was launched.
		This is Southampton’s ship, and she renews a bond between Cunard and the City which began over 80 years ago.
	www.worldshipny.com /qm2conoverspeech.htm (754 words)

	RMS QUEEN MARY
		The Royal Mail Ship Queen Mary had a long and illustrious career.
		She carried 1,742 passengers (708 in First Class; 631 in Second Class; 403 in Third Class); a crew of 1,186 men and women; 100 reporters; 6,124 sacks of mail, and during her maiden voyage, the BBC installed a number of microphones aboard ship to broadcast the event around the world.
		The Queen Mary is not the first ship to be haunted, and it certainly won't be the last.
	www.geocities.com /inhell_2000/rmsqm.html (392 words)

	The final voyage of the S.S. Labrador
		It is claimed, by the majority of shipping agents, that she was the finest four masted steam ship of her day.
		Because of the angle the ship had run aground the passengers had to be lowered into the lifeboats by rope.
		The cargo comprising of grain and 153 bags of mail were left to the ravages of the sea and weather.
	www.russojapanesewar.com /lewis-6.html (1314 words)

	RMS Titanic Model Ship
		The Royal Mail Ship Titanic was one of three sister ships laid down for Britain's White Star Line, then a subsidiary of American financier J. Morgan's International Mercantile Marine.
		By 0220 the last of the lifeboats had pulled away and the ship was perpendicular to the water, her lights still blazing.
		Many lifeboats left the ship partially full, and though 706 survivors were rescued by the Cunard Line's Carpathia she arrived on the scene at about 0330, after speeding fifty-eight miles through the ice field there were 473 empty seats.
	www.modelshipbuilder.com /models/titanic.html (515 words)

	Wooden Model Ship: Titanic, Queen Mary, Queen Mary 2, Queen Alizabeth, SS United States, SS Normandie, SS France
		During her career as Royal Yacht (she was designed to be converted into a hospital ship in time of war, though this facility was never used), she conveyed the Queen, other members of the Royal Family, and various dignitaries on 696 foreign visits and 272 visits in British waters.
		In addition, the ship was intended to serve as a mobile refuge for the British Royal Family in the event of nuclear warfare with the Soviet Union.
		The ship measures is 1020' long overall and a waterline beam of 127' and a maximum width of 156'.
	www.modelshipmaster.com /products/ocean_liners/index.htm (3427 words)

	Encyclopedia Titanica Message Board: Royal Mail Ship
		I wouldn't call the carrying of mails the ship's primary purpose, but it's not too far off the mark either.
		Mail contracts were highly sought after by shipping lines as they were a lucurative source of revenues.
		Lines which had such contracts with the British government were designated Royal Mail Steamships.
	www.encyclopedia-titanica.org /discus/messages/5921/91631.html?1095527287 (151 words)

	The Official RMS Republic Website
		The RMS Republic sank in the most treacherous part of the North Atlantic, a heavily trafficked shipping lane, in 270 feet of shark infested water.
		In the early morning hours of January 23rd, 1909, in a dense fog, she collided with the in-bound immigrant ship SS Florida.
		The matter of "gold engagements" (the manner in which gold was secured and shipped in that day) is analyzed in great depth and documents from the U.S., Great Britain, France, Russia, Spain and Switzerland have been examined for their relevance.
	rms-republic.com /index1.html (1110 words)

	WHOI History : Titanic : History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was designed to be one of the greatest achievements of an era of prosperity, confidence, and propriety known as the Gilded Age.
		The ship was then "fitted out," which involved construction of the ship's many facilities and systems, its elaborate woodwork, and elegant decor.
		The ship turned slightly, but it was too large, was moving too fast, and the iceberg was too close.
	www.whoi.edu /home/about/titanic_history.html (1151 words)

	RMS TITANIC, INC
		As the Ship foundered and the mail room filled with sea water, the five postal workers attempted to save 200 bags of registered mail by dragging them to the upper decks; an effort which no doubt caused them all to lose their lives.
		Like many fast ships on the North Atlantic, the Titanic was licensed to carry both United States and Royal Mail, hence the designation RMS (Royal Mail Ship) by an agreement between the Oceanic Steam Navigation company, the parent company of the White Star Line, and Her Majesty's Postmaster General.
		Ordinary mails were dispatched in mailbags kept in common compartments; but insured or registered mail was kept sequestered in its own storage room.
	www.titanic-online.com /index.php4?page=207 (299 words)

	TITANIC The Movie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Among the many men and women who went down with the ship were five postal clerks who are believed to have spent their last moments struggling to save 200 sacks of registered mail.
		The vessel was equipped with a modern, mail-sorting room, where transatlantic mail destined for New York City was sorted during the voyage.
		Likewise in USA, mail was sorted during train trips by hand equipped with a mail sorting room.
	groups.msn.com /TITANICTheMovie/whitestarline.msnw (314 words)

	Royal Lewis MV40 by Mamoli (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Royal Louis was a 3-deck vessel with 120 guns.
		Our model represents the Royal Louis according to the plans of 1779, when she was Admiral-Ship of the Blue and White Squadron, being part of the American Squadron, also called Earl d' Estaing's.
		Thanks to the particular structure of the ship, the reproduction accuracy is such that, through a window of the stern balconies, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the complete inside decks' dressing.
	www.historicships.com /TALLSHIPS/Mamoli/RoyalLewisMV40.htm (218 words)

	[No title]
		On the morning of April 15th, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship TITANIC, sank beneath the waves, carrying with her over 1,500 men, women, and children.
		This part of the ship is the part which forms a triangle, where both sides of the ship meet, to form the prow.
		I intend to make the ship fire proof by coating all wood features (Of which there are a great many!!), with a clear, fire Proof sealer, making the wood fire proof.
	www.angelfire.com /ma/ThomasAndrewLine/project.html (1176 words)

	JOM Article on The Titanic: Did a Metallurgical Failure Cause a Night to Remember?
		Because of the size of these ships, much of the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, had to be rebuilt before construction could begin; two larger ways were built in the space originally occupied by three smaller ways.
		In addition to propelling the ship, steam was used to generate electricity for various purposes, distill fresh water, refrigerate the perishable food, cook, and heat the living space.
		The ship sank in 50 minutes with a small loss of life; one of the loaded life boats was drawn into a rotating propeller.
	www.tms.org /pubs/journals/JOM/9801/Felkins-9801.html (6597 words)

	Royal Caribbean Cruises: Deck and Cabin Plans
		Royal Caribbean's cruise ships are the most innovative and exciting in the travel industry.
		From rock-climbing walls on every ship, to elegant dining rooms and relaxing spas, your experience onboard is nothing short of incredible.
		The most innovative cruise ships at sea, the Voyager-family of cruise ships has everything from a rock-climbing wall, to an ice-skating rink, to a bustling boulevard lined with shops and cafés a perfect place for people-watching while cruising along.
	www.royalcarib.com /rcldeck/index.html (307 words)

	Fodors.com \| Cruise Lines \| Royal Caribbean International
		More than a decade ago, Royal Caribbean launched Sovereign of the Seas, the first of the modern megacruise liners, which continues to be an all-around favorite of passengers who enjoy traditional cruising ambience with a touch of daring and whimsy tossed in.
		Plunging into the 21st century, each ship in the current fleet carries more passengers than the entire Royal Caribbean fleet of the 1970s and has features -- such as new surfing pools -- that were unheard of in the past.
		Royal Caribbean ships are truly resorts afloat with an emphasis on recreation and family enjoyment.
	www.fodors.com /cruise/Royal_Caribbean_International_home.cfm (383 words)

	TGOL - Mauretania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The ship that held the Blue Riband of the Atlantic was Germany’s Deutschland, who had managed to cross the Atlantic with an average speed of about 22 knots.
		A demand these new ships had from the government was that they should be built so that they easily could be refitted as war ships in the event of hostilities.
		Before the war, the ship’s homeport had been Liverpool, but as she entered service after the outbreak of peace, it was switched to Southampton, like the White Star Line’s ships.
	www.greatoceanliners.net /mauretania1.html (1742 words)

	Maritime Shipping
		Rony Shipping Line is one of the dynamic customs and port registered, licensed shipping company capable of handling all type of ships calling in Chittagong port and all type of containerized cargo.
		Serving the shipping public since 1919, the company is one of the oldest and most experienced shipping agency in Israel.
		Safmarine is the maritime shipping company, established in 1946, offers container and breakbulk shipping services to many parts of the world.
	www.shipping-international.com /maritime-shipping/56 (335 words)

	National Postal Museum
		On the Titanic, the majority of the clerks were American because the ship was sailing to America, and American clerks were used to sort mail coming into the States.
		The ship rests in international waters and therefore is subject to salvage.
		Although no mail has been found, the likelihood that some of the ship's letter mail might have survived was recently raised because of the recovery of a leather, medical-style valise from the vast debris field surrounding the stern section of the remains of the wreckage.
	www.postalmuseum.si.edu /resources/6a2a_titanic.html (1207 words)

	Queen Mary II Cruise Ship Model 40"L
		At the time of her construction in 2003, the QM2 was the longest, widest and tallest passenger ship ever built, and at 151,400 gross tons, was also the largest.
		She lost that last distinction to Royal Caribbean International's 158,000 gross ton Freedom of the Seas in April 2006, but QM2 remains the largest ocean liner (as opposed to cruise ship) ever built, and her height, length, and waterline breadth are unsurpassed by any other passenger ship.
		The ship was constructed to complement the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) — the Cunard flagship from 1969 to 2004 - replacing it on the transatlantic route.
	www.modelusawarships.com /qumaiimosh40.html (656 words)

	Dave's Bookshop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The postage rate depends upon the total weight of your package, destination country and shipping method (airmail or surfacemail) and is calculated at the checkout.
		We will ship to any country for which Royal Mail accepts parcels (certain high-risk or embargoed destinations may be excluded).
		If you are dissatisfied with any item we will refund the purchase price (but not shipping costs) on receipt of the item in the same condition as shipped.
	davesbookshop.co.uk /shop/shipping.php (392 words)

	RMS St. Helena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		With the rapid contraction and almost total disappearance of passenger shipping lines, including Union Castle, St. Helena was faced with the prospect of isolation.
		After a number of fiascoes including bankruptcy of the builders and spiralling costs, the new ship was launched in 1989 and the "new" RMS St. Helena made her maiden voyage in late 1990.
		The RMS is owned by St. Helena Shipping Lines and the contract for operating the ship is currently held by Curnow Shipping (who have always operated the RMS).
	www.gcn.ou.edu /~bweaver/Ascension/sh-rms.htm (334 words)

	Ether Ship Etiquette
		While this seems complex to the passenger, to the ship's crewman it is old hat by the time he reports on-board an ether flyer, and to him represents an equal sharing of the load by all involved on-board.
		Steerage class on an interplanetary ether flyer exists because the subsidy paid to the different shipping lines is due in part to the fact that these vessels can be taken over and used as troop ships as needed by the British government.
		While parts of the rest of the ship can be sealed off by the same system for damage control, the steerage area can be closed by remote control from the bridge for security reasons and connot be opened except by the controls from the bridge.
	www.heliograph.com /trmgs/trmgs3/etiquette.shtml (3073 words)

	curnow
		The ship usually travels between Cardiff, Tenerife, Ascension, St Helena, and Cape Town, sometimes stopping at Vigo, One trip per year goes from Cape Town roundtrip to Tristan da Cunha.
		RMS stands for Royal Mail Ship, and that is the official duty of this ship it is probably the last of the long distance mail ships and goes to remote islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
		If there is a Ships Wheel next to the name, you can book directly through that cruise company.
	www.smallshipcruises.com /curnow.html (312 words)

	Welcome to Star Clippers
		Inspired by the legendary Tall Ship, Preussen, the new Royal Clipper has the proud distinction of being the largest and only five-masted sailing ship built since her predecessor was launched at the beginning of the last century.
		With her complement of 42 sails, Royal Clipper is a splendid sight to behold.
		You might think she was an apparition from the grand age of sail, but Royal Clipper is as new as tomorrow.
	www.starclippers.com /ships_rc.html (333 words)

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