RMS Maloja [SEP] manufacturer
RMS Maloja
RMS "Maloja" was a British ocean liner that saw service from 1923 to 1954.
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company ordered two sister ships, RMS "Maloja" and , from Harland and Wolff Ltd on 29 November 1918. Hull number 588 was named "Maloja", after a previous that was a 1911 M-class liner that had been sunk by a German mine in 1916. The interior design was in keeping with the high standards of the Line. The public rooms were luxurious,
eventually earned a reputation for comfort and reliability. "Maloja" was delivered on 25 October 1923. The two sister ships were the largest that could comfortably pass through the Suez Canal at that time.
Maiden voyage.
On 2 November 1923 RMS "Maloja" began her maiden voyage. Her design had prioritised reliability and comfort over speed. She had broad decks and rode steadily, although (because of a small rudder) she would prove difficult to handle. On 18 January 1924 the two ships began running the fortnightly