RMS Adriatic (1906): Difference between revisions

Being the last of the Big Four, the ''Adriatic'' displayed similar dimensions to the ''Baltic'' with a 222.2 m length, 23 m width and 16 m draft.<ref name=DH57>{{harvnb|Haws|1990|p=57}}</ref> She was slightly bulkier than her predecessor, with a gross tonnage of 24,541 and a net tonnage of 15,638, making her one of the largest liners in the world when she entered service (the [[RMS Empress of Scotland (1905)|''Kaiserin Auguste Victoria'']] only exceeding her by 3040 gross tons).<ref name=RK127/> However, her appearance remained the same as with her three sister ships. The ''Adriatic'' therefore had a black hull with a red base, all topped by a white superstructure. Her funnels were buff-colored crowned with black cuff, and the ship had four masts intended to serve as support for the lookout's nest, as well as for the cables of the wireless telegraphy.<ref>{{harvnb|Haws|1990|p=56}}</ref> She had four continuous decks, as well as an upper deck and several superstructures.<ref name=DH58/> In 1911, she distinguished herself from her sister ships by having the front part of her promenade deck fitted with windows.<ref name=RK127/>