RMS Teutonic
Released 10.06.2026
About the RMS Teutonic
RMS Teutonic was an ocean liner built for the White Star Line in Belfast, which entered service in 1889. She was the sister ship of RMS Majestic. Teutonic and her sister were the flagships of White Star Line's fleet for around a decade, until Oceanic entered service in 1899. She had a lengthy career of 32 years, which included war service during World War I, until being scrapped in 1921. Teutonic was historically notable for three reasons: for being the first armed merchant cruiser; for being the inspiration behind Germany's Kaiser-class ocean liners; and for being the last White Star ship to hold the Blue Riband.
Key Specifications
- In service
- 1889 – 1921
- (transatlantic liner)
- Fate
- Scrapped
- (1921, Emden)
- Length (o.a.)
- 177.7 m
- (582 ft)
- Beam
- 17.6 m
- (57.7 ft)
- Tonnage (GRT)
- 9,984
- (gross register tons)
- Max. speed
- 20 knots
- (service speed)
- Capacity
- 1,490 passengers
- (300 1st · 190 2nd · 1,000 3rd class)
