Empress of Britain

RMS Empress of Britain was a transatlantic ocean liner built by Fairfield Shipbuilding at Govan on the Clyde in Scotland in 1955–1956 for Canadian Pacific Steamships (CP). This ship – the third of three CP vessels to be named Empress of Britain – regularly traversed the trans-Atlantic route between Canada and Europe until 1964, completing 123 voyages under the Canadian Pacific flag.

Empress of Britain was built in 1956. Vessels of this generation reflect the design conventions of their construction era: atrium layouts, public-room programming, balcony cabin ratios and propulsion systems all evolved measurably between the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s shipbuilding cycles.

Key reported specifications for Empress of Britain include a gross tonnage of approximately 32,327 GT, a passenger capacity in the vicinity of 1,054, an overall length of approximately 195 metres.

Onboard programming on a vessel of Empress of Britain's profile typically includes multiple dining venues, a central showroom, pool deck areas, a spa and fitness facility, themed bars, and on family-oriented brands children's and teen spaces.

Itineraries assigned to Empress of Britain reflect the operator's seasonal deployment plan, which moves vessels between regions to follow demand and weather. Researching the ship's current and upcoming season gives the most accurate picture of where it will sail.