R.M.S. Vancouver

This article is about the maritime vessel formerly known as the V.S.S. Vancouver and R.M.V. Vancouver. For the nations, see Vancouver.The R.M.S. Vancouver is a ship-of-the-line operated by the Augustine Republic and previously the Grand Principality of Vancouver, made primarily from acacia wood. It was formerly the flagship of the Grand Vancouverite Navy and the Augustine Naval Branch. Commissioned and built as the V.S.S. Vancouver on SD2, it is the oldest known ship that is still in service (as of SD103).
== History ==
The V.S.S. Vancouver was a marvel of Vancouverite engineering when built on SD2. It was constructed from acadia wood acquired during the Great Trek made from Spawn to Vancouver.
=== PAL Ownership and Voyage to Australia ===
When the Grand Principality of Vancouver was dissolved on SD33, the Vancouver came under joint PAL ownership. It was bought on SD73, along with the V.S.S. Venturer, by a group of immigrants and refugees who wished to sail to Australia. The Augustine Republic was later founded by this group on SD74, with the Vancouver as its flagship (and only) vessel. 
=== Re-titling Under the Augustine Republic ===
With the creation of the naval branch of the Augustine Military, the V.S.S. Vancouver was re-titled R.M.V. Vancouver, for 'Republican Maritime Vessel'. On SD102, the prefix allotted to Augustine military vessels was changed to 'Republican Maritime Ship', thus again changing the Vancouver's title. Currently, the ship's full title is R.M.S. Vancouver.
== Modern Operation ==
Due to the Vancouver's age, it was replaced as flagship of the Augustine Naval Branch by the brand-new R.M.S. Augustine Republic on SD100. The Vancouver is still operated by the Republic, though it is seen more often as a demonstration ship. According to Augustine Law, it is to be prioritized over all ships but the Augustine Republic in repair orders.
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