RMS Republic was a steam-powered
ocean liner built in 1903 by
Harland and Wolff in
Belfast, and lost at sea in a collision six years later while sailing for the
White Star Line. A
CQD distress call was issued on the new Marconi radio device, the first recorded, resulting in the saving of around 1500 lives. Known as the "Millionaires' Ship" on account of the number of well-known and immensely rich Americans who traveled by her,.