The Britannic and Justicia connection

[Tarn Stephanos]

I believe around the time Britannic was launched, a ship right next to her was being built for the Holland American Line, I think was to have been called the Statenedam.

Well, at some point I believe this vessel meant for Holland America line was handed over to Cunard as compensation for lost tonnage, hence the 'ia' suffic at the end of her new name, 'Justicia'. The Justicia served as a hospital ship.

Oddly enough,she wound up in the hands of White Star. After Britannic was sunk, much of her crew was reassigned to the hospital ship Justicia (which had been born right next to Britannic in Belfast); and these Britannic crewmembers would also survive when Justicia was sunk during the war.

Does anyone know any additional details about the Justicia? Any other connections she shared with Britannic, in addition to the same birthplace,same crew, near birthdate, and being a hospital ship sunk during WW1?

I wonder if the Justicia wreck has ever been found?
regards

Tarn Stephanos

 

[greg robertson]

I always thought she had, like the latter built Statendam of 1929, an appearance of the Titanic and Britannic with the A deck enclosed promenade appearance.

STATENDAM / JUSTICIA

1914-17

32,234 Gross Tons;
776 ft long;
86 ft wide;
triple scew;
18 knots;
3,430 passengers (peacetime service)

The wreck lies about 30 miles NW of Malin Head.
She lies in around 70 meters of water in good condition, regularly visited by divers.

Hope this Helps - there is a pic of her - note the A Deck like Titanic and Britannic's.

 

[Michail Michailakis]

Check this link:

The Great Ocean Liners

The history of the great ocean liners.

web.archive.org

Here is a photo of the launch:


Regards,
Michail

 

[Dave Hudson]

I could be wrong, but wasn't the ship built next to Britannic the Ceramic?

David