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The SS Justicia was a British ocean liner constructed by Harland & Wolff and originally ordered for the Dutch-based Holland America Line before being requisitioned by the British government during World War I. Measuring over 32,000 gross register tons, the massive vessel was designed to transport passengers and cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. On July 19, 1918, the ship was attacked and torpedoed by a German U-boat while traveling in a convoy, sinking the following day. The wreck now rests at the bottom of the North Atlantic and is occasionally visited by deep-sea divers exploring maritime history.
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What was the SS Justicia?
The SS Justicia was a British ocean liner that became a troopship during World War I. It was built by Harland & Wolff and measured more than 32,000 gross register tons.
Who originally ordered the SS Justicia?
The ship was originally ordered for the Dutch-based Holland America Line. The British government later requisitioned it during World War I.
How large was the SS Justicia?
The SS Justicia measured over 32,000 gross register tons, making it a very large liner for its period. Its size also made it suitable for wartime transport duties after requisition.
Why did the SS Justicia become a shipwreck?
The vessel was lost during World War I after being used in British wartime service. Its wreck is remembered as the remains of a large former ocean liner rather than as a civilian passenger ship still in operation.
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