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In a message dated 00-04-06 13:30:08 EDT, aocfishman@ho*.co* writes: << I believe Kevin was inquiring about the SS Florida, as the RMS Republic was also rammed and sunk by a vessel named "Florida." However, I think these are two different Floridas... >> Buck Wilde graciously answered my question, that the SS Florida was a tanker. I am unclear on exactly how individual nations distinguish prefixes on ships, i.e. RMS Royal Mail Steamer, which could be used by any ship with a British mail contact. Any one have any knowledge on merchant ship classifications? Thanks Buck, Kevin -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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