Royal Mail Ship - Other Designations

Other Designations

The less-common designations RMMV for Royal Mail Motor Vessel and RMMS for Royal Mail Motor Ship, were used for a period when RMS was restricted to steam-ships. Motor Vessel and Motor Ship indicated that propulsion was provided by diesel rather than steam.

The Scillonian III carries the designation RMV for Royal Mail Vessel.

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