Historic liners: ranked by length
Length overall compares vessels from bow to stern. All-time figures include retired vessels. Select “Active fleet” to narrow the table.
As of 9 September 2026 · Ranked within the sourced directory. Floating facilities, future deliveries and unknown measurements are excluded. “Listed active” reflects the source fleet list, not a fresh registry survey. Scope and source notes.
2 ships · equal measurements share a rank.
| Rank | Ship | Length | Gross tonnage | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Titanic | 269.1 m | Not recorded | Historic liners | Lost |
| 2 |  Great Eastern | 211 m | Not recorded | Historic liners | Scrapped |
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