rms "orsova" (callsign: mof) was an ocean liner owned by the orient steam navigation company. she was built by john brown & company at clydebank, scotland, in 1909 to operate a passenger and mail service between london and australia (via suez canal). the orient line and p&o line shared the mail contract for britain-australia. her maiden voyage was 25 june 1909. it was reported in january 1909 that the ship would be "fitted with wireless telegraphy, and with all modern appliances for securing the safety and comfort of passengers." immediately prior to her first arrival at fremantle on 29 july 1909, the wireless facilities were described: "on top of the charthouse is the standard compass and observation platform. aft of the forward funnel casing, is situated the marconi house, in which the wireless telegraph apparatus is fitted, and accommodation is provided in same for the operators."