⚓ RMS Mauretania — Speed, Elegance, and Legacy Launched in 1906, RMS Mauretania became known for her incredible speed, holding the title of the Fastest Ship in the World for 22 years. But beyond speed, she was a ship of warmth and beauty — with grand lounges, a library, a children’s room, and even one of the earliest passenger elevators at sea. During World War I, she faithfully served as a troopship and hospital ship, her hull painted in striking dazzle camouflage to protect her from attack. A