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Britannia Cunarder 2
Cunard passenger liner which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ignominiously ends her career sunk as a target ship. Date: launched 1840
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1840 1849 Britannia Career Cunard Cunarder Ends Launched Mail Regular Sold Starts Steam Ships Sunk Target Trans Atlantic Liner
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This evocative print captures the historic British passenger liner, Britannia Cunarder 2, in all her glory during her illustrious career as the pioneer of the first regular transatlantic mail service. Launched in 1840, this magnificent steamship revolutionized ocean travel, paving the way for a new era of transportation across the Atlantic. The Britannia Cunarder 2 was an engineering marvel of her time, outfitted with advanced steam engines that allowed her to make the transatlantic journey in record time. Her sleek design and luxurious accommodations attracted wealthy passengers and dignitaries, making her a symbol of progress and prosperity. However, the tides of history were to turn against the venerable vessel. In 1849, she was sold to Germany and, despite her storied past, was ultimately relegated to a humiliating end as a target ship. In this final chapter of her career, she served as a unfortunate reminder of the relentless march of time and the inexorable nature of change. Despite her ignominious fate, the Britannia Cunarder 2 remains an important part of maritime history. Her groundbreaking role in establishing regular transatlantic mail service marked the beginning of a new era in ocean travel and set the stage for the grand liners that would follow. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the ship's storied past and the enduring allure of the sea.
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