Orbita was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland & Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. She was launched from Harland & Wolff ship-yard, on Tuesday the 7th of July 1914 at 1115 GMT. Her sister ships were the SS Orduna and SS Orca. She provided transatlantic passenger transport, measured approximately 15,500 gross tons, and was 550.3 ft x 67.3 ft.