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A hospital ship is a Ship designated for primary function as a Medical Treatment facility or Hospital ; most are operated by the Military forces or Navies of various Countries around the World . An early example of a hospital ship was ''Red Rover'' in the 1860s , which aided the wounded soldiers of both sides during the American Civil War . During World War I and World War II , some Passenger Liners were converted for use as a hospital ship. The RMS Aquitania was one such ship to serve in this capacity. USNS ''Mercy'' and USNS ''Comfort'' are hospital ships operated by the United States Navy and the largest Ambulance s extant. Modern hospital ships display large Red Cross es or Red Crescents to enjoy Geneva Convention protection under the Laws Of War . SEE ALSO
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