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SS Justicia and Her Last Stand

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JUSTICIA and Her Last Stand As time goes on and when this document becomes more wide-known there is a chance that new information on the ship may surface however until then this is the most complete collection of information, there were some details that were left out as they weren’t as significant to the story than other details. This document was put together by  Watanabe Yumi  Background The IMMC, or the International Mercantile Marine Company, was established in the late 1890s and early 1900s as a consortium of shipping companies that included the American Line, Red Star Line, and International Navigation Company. Soon after, the Atlantic Transport Line joined the group. In 1902, the prestigious White Star Line also became a member, quickly becoming a favorite among the other companies. Additionally, the Dutch-founded Holland America Line placed a significant portion of its assets under the IMMC umbrella. In 1906, the Cunard Line launched its impressive new Lusitania-class ships, w