SS Nomadic – The Last Of The White Star Line

The SS Nomadic is a historic tender ship, famously known for serving the White Star Line and directly associated with the RMS Titanic. Built in 1911 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, the same shipyard that constructed the Titanic, the SS Nomadic was designed as a tender—a smaller vessel used to ferry passengers and cargo from shore to larger ships docked offshore. 

The SS Nomadic is 230 feet (around 70 meters) long and 37 feet (11.3 meters) wide. She has a gross tonnage of 1,273. Unlike the Titanic, she is much smaller and designed to manoeuvre in shallower waters. The ship has a steel hull, and her profile is characterized by a traditional two-deck structure, with upper and lower decks visible from the outside. 

Life For The SS Nomadic After The Titanic

Nomadic is the last remaining White Star Line ship in existence. She is often referred to as the “mini-Titanic” due to her direct link to the famous liner and her similar style. After serving the White Star Line, Nomadic had a long career, including service in both World Wars and a postwar role as a tender in Cherbourg for different companies. 

The Nomadic stands as an important piece of maritime history, linking Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage with the story of the Titanic and the transatlantic travel era.  

Can I Get A Discount For The SS Nomadic Tour?

You will also get the chance to do a self-guided tour of the Nomadic with our Titanic Combo Tour.