HMS Maine

HMS Maine

The HMS "Maine" was a hospital ship of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. She is a former Italian cruise liner of 7,500 tons. She was used briefly as a temporary Royal Yacht until replaced by HMY Britannia.


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