Southern Europe Church into the western half based in Rome and the eastern half based in Constantinople, different denominations of Christianity are prominent in different parts of Europe. Christians in the western half of Southern Europe — e.g., Portugal, Spain, Italy — are generally Roman Catholic. Christians in the eastern half of Southern Europe — e.g., Greece, Macedonia — are generally Eastern Orthodox. European Travel Commission divides the European region on the basis of Tourism Decision Metrics (TDM) model. Countries which belong to the Southern/Mediterranean Europe in this classification are: Southern Europe Southern Europe is the southern region of the European continent.
RMS Laconia (1921) United States. "Laconia" towed the schooner for before handing the tow over to the American tug "Resolute". In 1934, her code letters were changed to GJCD. On 24 September 1934 "Laconia" was involved in a collision off the US coast, while travelling from Boston to New York in dense fog. It rammed into the port side of , a US freighter. Both ships suffered serious damage but were able to proceed under their own steam. "Laconia" returned to New York for repairs, and resumed cruising in 1935. On 4 September 1939, "Laconia" was requisitioned by the Admiralty and converted into