MS stands for Motor Ship, just as SS stands for Steam Ship, meaning the type of propulsion.
USS - United States Ship
Training Ship
The "S S" before a ship's name is an abbreviation for Steamship. It indicates that the ship is propelled by steam engines.
United States Ship
The initials RMS are associated with the Titanic and many other ships. They stand for Royal Mail Ship. A ship contracted to carry mail for the British Royal Mail can use these initials.
The M.S in a ships name usually designates it, as a "merchant ship " SS is sailing ship, HMAS is her majesty Australian ship, HMS, her majesty's ship. USS united states ship. etc However there are instances where the initials before a ship's Name identify it as belonging to a particular company
The initials RYS stand for "Royal Yacht Squadron," a prestigious yacht club in the UK, indicating that the vessel is registered with or associated with this club. SY stands for "Sailing Yacht," denoting that the ship primarily uses sails for propulsion, distinguishing it from motor yachts. These designations often reflect the vessel's purpose and its affiliation with maritime organizations.
RMS in this context stands for Royal Mail Ship. Please see the related link.
This is what those terms stand for. SS stands for Steam Ship. USS stand for United State Ship. And HMS stands for His or Her Majesty's Ship.
The initials "MSC" in MSC Cruise Ship stand for "Mediterranean Shipping Company." Founded in 1970, MSC is a global shipping and logistics company that expanded into the cruise industry. MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, offers a variety of cruise experiences primarily in the Mediterranean, but also worldwide.
The Mayflower was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on. The Ship, before the Pilgrims' Voyage, was used predominantly as a cargo ship.