The RMS Olympic
Seven other ships had already held the title of “the biggest ocean liner” before the RMS Olympic snagged the title an 8th time from the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard line. But contrary to popular belief, the Olympic class liners weren’t the fastest ships and were never intended to be.
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Instead, their main attraction was their size, style, and comfort. Because of this, the blue ribbon for the fastest ship stayed with the MRS Mauretania until 1921.