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Rilhon
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Hello there.
After about a month's work I present my newest model of the RMS Baltic, the second ship in the Big Four class of ships operated by the White Star Line! She is built in 1.8.1 scale and covers about 40-45% of the ship's interiors. (sadly due to a lack of deck plans). It includes all 1st and 2nd class spaces, in addition to some 3rd class, and crew spaces.


Built and launched in 1903 by Harland & Wolff, she was considerably changed from her two older sisters. White Star opted to have Baltic lengthened by about six meters (about 19 feet), allowing for larger passenger accommodations, but the builders did not upgrade her boilers and engines to make up for this increased size. This resulted in Baltic being the slowest of the Big Four, often struggling to maintain her service speed of around 16-17 knots.

Baltic's maiden voyage took place on the 29th of June, 1904 on the Liverpool - New York route, serving on that line for most of her career, along her sisters. A major event in Baltic's career saw her respond to the distress calls sent out by fellow White Star liner RMS Republic, who had collided with the Italian ship SS Florida in a dense fog. After at first struggling to find each other, Baltic arrived on the scene, where Republic's and Florida's passengers were transferred over to her. Republic ended up foundering hours after the collision, with only six casualties in total. In 1912, Baltic would again receive distress signals from a sinking liner, though sadly, the ship sank before she could reach her. Therefore the Titanic was not among the ships that Baltic rescued passengers from.

During World War 1, Baltic, like her sisters, was requisitioned for service. She was converted into a troop ship and carried American General John Pershing and the first American troops to European soil during the war. She was used in this purpose for much of the war, and also carried great quantities of cargo and fuel. After the war, Baltic was refitted and modernized, being given a verandah café like that of the newer RMS Olympic and other various improvements to her passenger capacity. In the late 20s, she was converted into a 'cabin liner' like her sisters, offering cheap travel to tourists across the Atlantic. The aging Baltic was retired in 1932 and sold for scrap in 1933, along with her sisters.

Hope you enjoy!
CreditAlex M, for historical accuracy and help. Leon_lul, Evanthekidds, Dooku200, and the TSN gang for mental support and help
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Empress_Victoria
01/12/2025 9:19 pm
She/They • Level 37 : Artisan Dragonborn Fox
Seggsy as per usual
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Klade
01/12/2025 4:13 pm
He/Him • Level 17 : Journeyman Cookie Pig
I love these boat maps!
They are so good!
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