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Keel Laying of RMS Oceanic

When: March 1897
Where: Harland & Wolff
Part of: White Star liner RMS Oceanic launched at Belfast as the largest ship afloat

The first keel plates for RMS Oceanic were laid at Harland & Wolff in March 1897, though problems arose almost immediately.

Construction began in March 1897 at Harland & Wolff. Problems arose almost immediately during the laying of the keel plates. This construction was part of White Star Line's effort to modernize its fleet, which had started to lag behind competitors like Cunard and Norddeutscher Lloyd.

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White Star Line Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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