HMHS Panama
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| History | |
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| Name | HMHS Panama |
| Builder/Built | 1902 Fairfield Company, Govan |
| Type |
Passenger / cargo steamer |
| Displacement | 10,100 tons |
| Speed | 13 knots |
Remarks
Original owner was Pacific Steam navigation Company. During 1915 she operated as a Hospital ship in the Mediterranean Carried 8 Medical Officers, 8 Nurses, and 58 other personnel to cater for up to 19 Officer patients, 217 in cots and 248 in berths. Served from 25 Jul 1915 to 23 Nov 1919.
Purchased by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1920 and converted to become HMHS Maine. During 1915 she operated as a Hospital ship in the Mediterranean