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| Name | HMHS Formosa |
| Builder/Built | 1906 London & Glasgow Co of Newcastle |
| Type | passenger ship (twin screw) |
| Displacement | 4,508 tons |
| Speed | 16 knots |
Remarks
The French liner "Formosa" was built for Societe General de Transports Maritimes, Marseilles to carry 57 first class passengers, 70 second class, and 44 third class for the South America service.
Commissioned as a Hospital Ship on 23rd June, 1915 with accommodation for 417 patients. She served until 7th July 1919, after which she was returned to Société Général de Transports Maritimes and resumed her commercial career.
Medical staff numbered 63, including 10 Medical officers and 13 Nurses. She could caster for 15 Officer patients, 112 in cots and 290 in berths.