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SS Umbria, 1893
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SS Umbria, 1893
Engraving of the Cunard steamship Umbria. During a crossing from Queenstown to New York in December 1892, the Umbrias propellor shaft broke and she was disabled, turning a routine trip of a week into an adventure of 13 days. The ships engineer had to fashion a makeshift propellor shaft, which took several days, as the ship drifted in the Atlantic
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1892 1893 Adventure Atlantic Broke Crossing Cunard Days Disabled Engineer Makeshift Propellor Queenstown Routine Shaft Steam Ship Trip Turning Week December Drifted
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This engraving captures the SS Umbria, a Cunard steamship, during a historic and unexpected adventure in December 1892. The routine transatlantic crossing from Queenstown to New York was turned into an 13-day journey when the ship's propeller shaft unexpectedly broke. With no means of propulsion, the Umbria drifted in the Atlantic, turning a week-long trip into an adventure that tested the ingenuity and resilience of its passengers and crew. The ship's engineer, undeterred by the challenge, set to work fashioning a makeshift propeller shaft to get the Umbria moving again. The process took several days, but eventually, the ship was able to continue its journey, albeit with a newfound appreciation for the importance of a reliable propulsion system. The SS Umbria's unexpected detour made headlines around the world, and the story of its daring repair became a part of maritime history. This engraving serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the sea and the resourcefulness of those who sail upon it.
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