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White Star Line, RMS Olympic, dinner menu card (back)
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White Star Line, RMS Olympic, dinner menu card (back)
Signed First Class dinner menu card (back) for Titanic?s sister ship RMS Olympic dated September 20th 1911. This is a significant date as Olympic collided with Royal Naval cruiser HMS Hawke, resulting in damage to the latter and repairs needed for the Olympic. Olympic returned to Harland and Wolff in Belfast for repair with manpower transferred from Titanic to ensure her return to sea as soon as possible, leading to a brief delay in Titanic?s construction schedule. This menu was the personal property of the May brothers, First Class passengers on the Titanic, bearing their signatures together with Herbert Odell?s on the reverse. 6ins. Date: 1911
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Bearing Belfast Brothers Catering Collided Cruise Cruiser Damage Date Dated Delay Dinner Ensure Handwriting Harland Hawke Herbert Inches Leading Manpower Menu Needed Olympic Passengers Personal Property Repair Repairs Resulting Return Returned Reverse Schedule Signature Signatures Signed Significant Sister Titanic Transferred Wolff Liner
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This intriguing menu card dates back to September 20, 1911, and bears the signature of three First Class passengers on the reverse - the May brothers and Herbert Odell. The menu is from the White Star Line's RMS Olympic, Titanic's sister ship, which collided with the Royal Naval cruiser HMS Hawke on this day. The accident caused significant damage to the cruiser and necessitated repairs for the Olympic, leading to a brief delay in her return to service. During this time, manpower was transferred from the construction of Titanic at Harland and Wolff in Belfast to ensure the Olympic's prompt repair and return to sea. This delay, although minor, had a ripple effect on Titanic's construction schedule. The menu card is a testament to the luxury and elegance of ocean liner travel during this era. It measures 6 inches by 6½ inches and features the handwritten signatures of its former owners. The back of the card, with its distinctive handwriting, adds an intriguing personal touch to this historical artifact. The menu itself is not mentioned in the description, but it is likely that it would have showcased the exquisite catering offerings of the White Star Line. The collision between the Olympic and HMS Hawke, and the subsequent repair process, underscores the interconnectedness of the White Star Line's fleet and the challenges they faced in maintaining their fleet's operational readiness. This menu card is a fascinating piece of maritime history, offering a glimpse into the past and the intricacies of ocean liner travel during the early 20th century.
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