Photo of HMHS Atlantis

Identifier

002-2144-045

Title

Photo of HMHS Atlantis

Description

His Majesty's Hospital Ship (HMHS) Atlantis was a British hospital ship built as Royal Mail Steam Packet Company ocean liner RMS Andes. It was converted into a hospital ship in 1939 at the beginning of World War II. HMHS Atlantis was staffed by over 130 doctors and nurses, who could administer medical care to over 600 patients. There is a model in the Maritime Museum in Liverpool.

Type

Item

Format

.jpg

Date

1940s

Contributor

BHAC

Rights

Copyright situation unknown/other, contact HCE

Relation

002-2144-042

Original Format

1 Photo

Digital File

Yes