LINER MAURETANIA
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LINER MAURETANIA
Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935
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Broken Cunard Held Launched Riband Steam Ships Withdrawn Years 1907 1935 Liner
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This evocative photograph captures the majestic Liner Mauretania, a historic vessel of the Cunard White Star Line, as she gracefully sails the open sea. Launched on September 21, 1907, Mauretania held the coveted Blue Riband for an impressive 21 years, making her the longest reigning holder of this prestigious title for the fastest Atlantic liner. The Blue Riband was a symbol of maritime supremacy, and Mauretania's achievement was a source of great pride for the Cunard White Star Line. Mauretania's sleek design and advanced engineering made her a marvel of her time. With a top speed of 27 knots, she was capable of making the transatlantic crossing in just over five days. Her luxurious accommodations and impeccable service made her a favorite among the wealthy and elite, who traveled in style and comfort across the Atlantic. However, the passage of time and the advancement of technology eventually caught up with Mauretania. By the late 1930s, she was no longer able to compete with the newer, faster liners. In 1935, she was withdrawn from service and sent to the scrapyard to be broken up. The end of an era, Mauretania's retirement marked the end of an age of grand ocean liners and the beginning of a new era of air travel. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when travel by sea was a luxurious and glamorous experience. The Liner Mauretania, with her proud history and storied past, continues to be a source of fascination and inspiration for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone with a love for the history of transportation.
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