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For use of the related term "Blue Ribbon", see Blue ribbon (disambiguation).

The Blue Riband (pronounced /blu 'rɪbənd/) is the award received by the ship with the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing. A ship /ʃɪp/ is a large vessel that floats on water Ships are generally distinguished from Boats based on size The term transatlantic refers to something occurring all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. The term is believed to have been derived from Cordon Bleu. Not to be confused with the Congregation of the Holy Ghost (Spiritans. The first steam-only powered crossing of the Atlantic was in 1833. A steam engine is a Heat engine that performs Mechanical work using Steam as its Working fluid. Year 1833 ( MDCCCXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The Blue Riband was a creation of the transatlantic shipping companies in the 1860s, for the publicity opportunities of possessing the fastest ship. Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting There were separate awards for the fastest eastbound and westbound crossings. It was represented by a blue pennant flown from the topmast of the ship, until 1935 when Sir Harold Keates Hales (1868-1942), a British politician and owner of Hales Brothers shipping company, initiated a trophy. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sir Harold Keates Hales MP ( 22 April 1868 - November 1942 was an eccentric British shipping magnate politician and founder of the Hales Trophy for the

The Hales Trophy is awarded on the basis of average speed, since the distance of transatlantic routes varies. Theoretically the endpoints could be any port in the Canadian Maritimes or the Eastern Seaboard of the United States in the west, and any port in Ireland, Britain, or western Europe in the east, but traditionally routings considered for transatlantic records tend to involve service to or from New York City. The last "superliner" to hold the trophy was the SS United States, which set a time that was not beaten until 1990. A superliner is an Ocean liner of over 10000 gross tons The term was coined in the late 19th century when ocean liners were rapidly increasing in size and speed Construction Inspired by the exemplary service of the British liners and which transported hundreds of thousands of U Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)

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Holders of the Blue Riband

Some of the ships that held the record for the fastest crossing, including those recorded before the Blue Riband was instituted, with the date first achieved:

Westbound

Steamer Year Dates Line From To Nautical
Miles		 Days, hours, minutes Knots
Sirius 1838 4 April–22 April B&A Cork Sandy Hook 3583 18 d, 14 h, 22 m 8. External sources Facts about Sirius Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 03
Great Western 1838 8 April–23 April GW Avonmouth New York 3220 15 d, 12 h, 0 m 8. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at 66
Great Western 1838 2 June–17 June GW Avonmouth New York 3140 14 d, 16 h, 0 m 8. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat 92
Great Western 1839 18 May–31 May GW Avonmouth New York 3086 13 d, 12 h, 0 m 9. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. 52
Columbia 1841 4 June–15 June Cunard Liverpool Halifax (2534) 10 d, 19 h, 0 m (9. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 78)
Great Western 1843 29 April–11 May GW Liverpool New York 3068 12 d, 18 h, 0 m 10. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople 03
Cambria 1845 19 July–29 July Cunard Liverpool Halifax (2534) 9 d, 20 h, 30 m (10. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 71)
America 1848 3 June–12 June Cunard Liverpool Halifax (2534) 9 d, 0 h, 16 m (11. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 71)
Europa 1848 14 October–23 October Cunard Liverpool Halifax (2534) 8 d, 23 h, 0 m (11. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 79)
Asia 1850 18 May–27 May Cunard Liverpool Halifax (2534) 8 d, 14 h, 50 m (12. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 25)
Pacific 1850 11 September–21 September Collins Liverpool New York (3050) 10 d, 4 h, 45 m (12. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. 46)
Baltic 1851 6 August–16 August Collins Liverpool New York 3039 9 d, 19 h, 26 m 12. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting 91
Baltic 1854 28 June–7 July Collins Liverpool New York 3037 9 d, 16 h, 52 m 13. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death 04
Persia 1856 19 April–29 April Cunard Liverpool Sandy Hook (3045) 9 d, 16 h, 16 m (13. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 11)
Scotia 1863 19 July–27 July Cunard Queenstown New York (2820) 8 d, 3 h, 0 m (14. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. 46)
Adriatic 1872 17 May–25 May W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2778 7 d, 23 h, 17 m 14. SS Adriatic was the first of two White Star Line Ocean liners which carried this name Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 53
Germanic 1875 30 July–7 August W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2800 7 d, 23 h, 7 m 14. The SS Germanic was an ocean liner built by Harland and Wolff in 1875 and operated by the White Star Line. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 65
City Of Berlin 1875 17 September–25 September Inman Queenstown Sandy Bank 2829 7 d, 18 h, 2 m 15. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. 21
Britannic 1876 27 October–4 November W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2795 7 d, 13 h, 11 m 15. Britannicjpg|right|thumb| Britannic and Germanic 2x4 carte de visite circa 1870 Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 43
Germanic 1877 6 April–13 April W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2830 7 d, 11 h, 37 m 15. The SS Germanic was an ocean liner built by Harland and Wolff in 1875 and operated by the White Star Line. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 76
Alaska 1882 9 April–16 April Guion Queenstown Sandy Hook 2802 7 d, 6 h, 20 m 16. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 07
Alaska 1882 14 May–21 May Guion Queenstown Sandy Hook 2871 7 d, 4 h, 12 m 16. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 67
Alaska 1882 18 June–25 June Guion Queenstown Sandy Hook 2886 7 d, 1 h, 58 m 16. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 98
Alaska 1883 29 April–6 May Guion Queenstown Sandy Hook 2844 6 d, 23 h, 48 m 17. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 05
Oregon 1884 13 April–19 April Guion Queenstown Sandy Hook 2861 6 d, 10 h, 10 m 18. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 56
Etruria 1885 16 August–22 August Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2801 6 d, 5 h, 31 m 18. Service on the Atlantic RMS Etruria was to start her regular service to New York from Liverpool, but the clouds of crises were looming and by the Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 73
Umbria 1887 29 May–4 June Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2848 6 d, 4 h, 12 m 19. Construction The “Umbria” had many distinguishing features that included two enormous Funnels which gave the outward impression of huge power Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 22
Etruria 1888 27 May–2 June Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2854 6 d, 1 h, 55 m 19. Service on the Atlantic RMS Etruria was to start her regular service to New York from Liverpool, but the clouds of crises were looming and by the Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 56
City of Paris 1889 2 May–8 May I&I Queenstown Sandy Hook 2855 5 d, 23 h, 7 m 19. History City of Paris was launched seven months after City of New York. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 95
City of Paris 1889 22 August–28 August I&I Queenstown Sandy Hook 2788 5 d, 19 h, 18 m 20. History City of Paris was launched seven months after City of New York. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 01
Majestic 1891 30 July–5 August W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2777 5 d, 18 h, 8 m 20. The SS Majestic was a steamship built in 1890 for and operated by the White Star Line. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 10
Teutonic 1891 13 August–19 August W.Star Queenstown Sandy Hook 2778 5 d, 16 h, 31 m 20. The SS Teutonic was a steamship built for the White Star Line in Belfast and was the first Armed merchant cruiser. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 35
City of Paris 1892 20 July–27 July I&I Queenstown Sandy Book 2785 5 d, 15 h, 58 m 20. History City of Paris was launched seven months after City of New York. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. 48
City of Paris 1892 13 October–18 October I&I Queenstown Sandy Hook 2782 5 d, 14 h, 24 m 20. History City of Paris was launched seven months after City of New York. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 70
Campania 1893 18 June–23 June Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2864 5 d, 15 h, 37 m 21. Power plant and construction Campania and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admiralty. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 12
Campania 1894 12 August–17 August Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2776 5 d, 9 h, 29 m 21. Power plant and construction Campania and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admiralty. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 44
Lucania 1894 26 August–31 August Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2787 5 d, 8 h, 38 m 21. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 65
Lucania 1894 23 September–28 September Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2782 5 d, 7 h, 48 m 21. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 75
Lucania 1894 21 October–26 October Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2779 5 d, 7 h, 23 m 21. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 81
Kaiser Wilhelm der Große 1898 30 March–3 April NDL Needles Sandy Hook 3120 5 d, 20 h, 0 m 22. Career She was built by Vulcan shipyards in Stettin and launched on 4 May 1897 Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 29
Deutschland 1900 6 July–12 July Hapag Eddystone Sandy Hook 3044 5 d, 15 h, 46 m 22. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 42
Deutschland 1900 26 August–1 September Hapag Cherbourg Sandy Hook 3050 5 d, 12 h, 29 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 02
Deutschland 1901 26 July–1 August Hapag Cherbourg Sandy Hook 3141 5 d, 16 h, 12 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 06
Kronprinz Wilhelm 1902 10 September–16 September NDL Cherbourg Sandy Hook 3047 5 d, 11 h, 57 m 23. 1901-1914 German passenger liner The Kronprinz Wilhelm was launched on 30 March 1901 and started her maiden voyage on 17 September Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 09
Deutschland 1903 2 September–8 September Hapag Cherbourg Sandy Hook 3054 5 d, 11 h, 54 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 15
Lusitania 1907 6 October–10 October Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2780 4 d, 19 h, 52 m 23. Construction and trials Owned by the Cunard Steamship Company built by John Brown and Company Lusitania was named for the ancient Roman province of Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 99
Lusitania 1908 17 May–21 May Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2889 4 d, 20 h, 22 m 24. Construction and trials Owned by the Cunard Steamship Company built by John Brown and Company Lusitania was named for the ancient Roman province of Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 83
Lusitania 1908 5 July–10 July Cunard Queenstown Sandy Hook 2891 4 d, 19 h, 36 m 25. Construction and trials Owned by the Cunard Steamship Company built by John Brown and Company Lusitania was named for the ancient Roman province of Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Sandy Hook is a barrier peninsula, approximately 97 kilometers (between 6 and 7 miles in length and 800 meters (0 01
Lusitania 1909 8 August–12 August Cunard Queenstown Ambrose 2890 4 d, 16 h, 40 m 25. Construction and trials Owned by the Cunard Steamship Company built by John Brown and Company Lusitania was named for the ancient Roman province of Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. 65
Mauretania 1909 26 September–30 September Cunard Queenstown Ambrose 2784 4 d, 10 h, 51 m 26. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( Cobh (pronounced /koːv/ "cove" An Cóbh is a sheltered seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. 06
Bremen 1929 17 July–22 July NDL Cherbourg Ambrose 3164 4 d, 17 h, 42 m 27. History Bremen and her sister were designed to have a cruising speed of 27 Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 83
Europa 1930 20 March–25 March NDL Cherbourg Ambrose 3157 4 d, 17 h, 6 m 27. History Europa and her sister were designed to have a cruising speed of 27 Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 91
Europa 1933 27 June–2 July NDL Cherbourg Ambrose 3149 4 d, 16 h, 48 m 27. History Europa and her sister were designed to have a cruising speed of 27 Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 92
Rex 1933 11 August–16 August Italian Gibraltar Ambrose 3181 4 d, 13 h, 58 m 28. History Following North German Lloyd 's successful capture of the Blue Riband with its and duo of ocean liners the Rex was intended to be Italy's effort to Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting The Italian Line or Italia Line, also known as the Società di navigazione Italia, was a passenger shipping line that operated regular transatlantic service between 92
Normandie 1935 30 May–3 June CGT Bishop Rock Ambrose 2971 4 d, 3 h, 2 m 29. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering 98
Queen Mary 1936 20 August–24 August C-WS Bishop Rock Ambrose 2907 4 d, 0 h, 27 m 30. Naming and construction With Germany launching their and into service the British did not want to be left out in this ship building race Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River 14
Normandie 1937 29 July–2 August CGT Bishop Rock Ambrose 2906 3 d, 23 h, 2 m 30. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the 58
Queen Mary 1938 4 August–8 August C-WS Bishop Rock Ambrose 2907 3 d, 21 h, 48 m 30. Naming and construction With Germany launching their and into service the British did not want to be left out in this ship building race Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. 99
United States 1952 11 July–15 July USL Bishop Rock Ambrose 2906 3 d, 12 h, 12 m 34. Construction Inspired by the exemplary service of the British liners and which transported hundreds of thousands of U Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final 51

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Miles		 Days, hours, minutes Knots
Sirius 1838 1 May–19 May B&A New York Falmouth (3159) (18/0/0) (7. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 31)
Great Western 1838 7 May–22 May GW New York Avonmouth 3218 14 d, 15 h, 59 m 9. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. 14
Great Western 1838 25 June–8 July GW New York Avonmouth 3099 12 d, 16 h, 34 m 10. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 17
Britannia 1840 4 August–14 August Cunard Halifax Liverpool (2610) 9 d, 21 h, 44 m (10. The RMS Britannia was an Ocean liner of the British Cunard Steamship Lines. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 98)
Great Western 1842 28 April–11 May GW New York Liverpool 3248 12 d, 7 h, 30 m 10. Origins Isambard Kingdom Brunel 's idea was that steam would replace sail power on the regularly-scheduled trans-Atlantic "packet boat" services which had Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople 99
Columbia 1843 4 April–14 April Cunard Halifax Liverpool (2534) 9 d, 12 h, 0 m (11. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 11)
Hibernia 1843 18 May–27 May Cunard Halifax Liverpool (2534) 9 d, 10 h, 44 m (11. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 18)
Hibernia 1843 18 July–27 July Cunard Halifax Liverpool (2534) 8 d, 22 h, 44 m (11. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 80)
Canada 1849 19 July–28 July Cunard Halifax Liverpool (2534) 8 d, 12 h, 44 m (12. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 38)
Pacific 1851 10 May–20 May Collins New York Liverpool (3078) 9 d, 20 h, 14 m (13. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 03)
Arctic 1852 7 February–17 February Collins New York Liverpool 3051 9 d, 17 h, 15 m 13. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori 06
Persia 1856 2 April–12 April Cunard Sandy Hook Liverpool (3048) 9 d, 10 h, 22 m (13. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 46)
Persia 1856 14 May–23 May Cunard Sandy Hook Liverpool (3048) 9 d, 3 h, 24 m (13. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 89)
Persia 1856 6 August–15 August Cunard Sandy Hook Liverpool (3046) 8 d, 23 h, 19 m (14. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 15)
Scotia 1863 16 December–24 December Cunard New York Queenstown (2800) 8 d, 5 h, 42 m (14. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 16)
City of Brussels 1869 4 December–12 December Inman Sandy Hook Queenstown (2780) 7 d, 20 h, 33 m (14. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian 74)
Baltic 1873 11 January–19 January W.Star Sandy Hook Queenstown 2840 7 d, 20 h, 9 m 15. SS Baltic was an Ocean liner owned and operated by the White Star Line. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping 09
City of Berlin 1875 2 October–10 October Inman Sandy Hook Queenstown 2820 7 d, 15 h, 28 m 15. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated 37
Germanic 1876 5 February–13 February W.Star Sandy Hook Queenstown 2894 7 d, 15 h, 17 m 15. The SS Germanic was an ocean liner built by Harland and Wolff in 1875 and operated by the White Star Line. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping 79
Britannic 1876 16 December–24 December W.Star Sandy Hook Queenstown 2892 7 d, 12 h, 41 m 15. Britannicjpg|right|thumb| Britannic and Germanic 2x4 carte de visite circa 1870 Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company or White Star Line of Boston Packets, more commonly known as the White Star Line, was a prominent British Shipping 94
Arizona 1879 22 July–29 July Guion Sandy Hook Queenstown 2810 7 d, 8 h, 11 m 15. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat 96
Alaska 1882 30 May–6 June Guion Sandy Hook Queenstown (2791) 6 d, 22 h, 0 m (16. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 81)
Alaska 1882 12 September–19 September Guion Sandy Hook Queenstown 2781 6 d, 18 h, 37 m 17. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. 10
Oregon 1884 29 March–5 April Guion Sandy Hook Queenstown 2916 7 d, 2 h, 18 m 17. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop 12
Oregon 1884 26 April–3 May Guion Sandy Hook Queenstown 291 6 d, 16 h, 57 m 18. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João 09
Oregon 1884 30 July–6 August Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2853 6 d, 12 h, 54 m 18. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 18
Oregon 1884 3 September–10 September Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2853 6 d, 11 h, 9 m 18. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 39
Etruria 1885 1 August–7 August Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2822 6 d, 9 h, 0 m 18. Service on the Atlantic RMS Etruria was to start her regular service to New York from Liverpool, but the clouds of crises were looming and by the Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 44
Etruria 1888 7 July–14 July Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2981 6 d, 4 h, 50 m 19. Service on the Atlantic RMS Etruria was to start her regular service to New York from Liverpool, but the clouds of crises were looming and by the Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 36
City of Paris 1889 15 May–22 May I&I Sandy Hook Queenstown 2894 6 d, 0 h, 29 m 20. History City of Paris was launched seven months after City of New York. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. 03
City of New York 1892 17 August–23 August I&I Sandy Hook Queenstown 2814 5 d, 19 h, 57 m 20. The City of New York Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire 11
Campania 1893 6 May–12 May Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2928 5 d, 17 h, 27 m 21. Power plant and construction Campania and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admiralty. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 30
Lucania 1894 6 May–12 May Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2911 3 d, 13 h, 28 m 21. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 81
Lucania 1894 2 June–8 June Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2911 5 d, 12 h, 59 m 21. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 90
Lucania 1895 18 May–24 May Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2897 5 d, 11 h, 40 m 22. Power Plant and Construction and Lucania were partly financed by the British Admirality. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Cunard Line is a British shipping company operator of the Ocean liners RMS ''Queen Elizabeth 2'' ( QE2) RMS ''Queen Mary 2'' ( 00
Kaiser Wilhelm der Große 1897 23 November–29 November NDL Sandy Hook Needles 3065 5 d, 17 h, 23 m 22. Career She was built by Vulcan shipyards in Stettin and launched on 4 May 1897 Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 33
Deutschland 1900 18 July–24 July Hapag Sandy Hook Eddystone 3085 5 d, 15 h, 5 m 22. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika 84
Deutschland 1900 4 September–10 September Hapag Sandy Hook Eddystone 2981 5 d, 7 h, 38 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika 36
Deutschland 1901 13 June–19 June Hapag Sandy Hook Eddystone 3083 5 d, 11 h, 51 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika 38
Deutschland 1901 10 July–17 July Hapag Sandy Hook Eddystone 3082 5 d, 11 h, 5 m 23. As the transatlantic liner Deutschland Launched in 1900 she won the Blue Riband from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the North Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians The Hamburg Amerikanische Packetfahrt Actien Gesellschaft ( HAPAG for short often referred to in English as Hamburg America Line, sometimes also Hamburg-Amerika 51
Kaiser Wilhelm II 1904 14 June–20 June NDL Sandy Hook Eddystone 3112 5 d, 11 h, 58 m 23. German career Designed for high speed Trans-Atlantic service she won the Blue Riband for the fastest eastbound crossing in 1904 Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 58
Lusitania 1907 19 October–24 October Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2807 4 d, 22 h, 53 m 23. Construction and trials Owned by the Cunard Steamship Company built by John Brown and Company Lusitania was named for the ancient Roman province of Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat 61
Mauretania 1907 30 November–5 December Cunard Beady Hook Queenstown 2807 4 d, 22 h, 33 m 23. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. 69
Mauretania 1908 25 January–30 January Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2932 5 d, 2 h, 41 m 23. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain 90
Mauretania 1908 7 March–12 March Cunard Sandy Hook Queenstown 2932 5 d, 0 h, 5 m 24. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving 42
Mauretania 1909 3 February–8 February Cunard Ambrose Queenstown, 2930 4 d, 20 h, 27 m 25. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. 16
Mauretania 1909 17 March–22 March Cunard Ambrose Queenstown 2934 4 d, 18 h, 35 m 25. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. 61
Mauretania 1909 5 May–10 May Cunard Ambrose Queenstown 2934 4 d, 18 h, 11 m 25. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. 70
Mauretania 1909 16 June–21 June Cunard Ambrose Queenstown 2933 4 d, 17 h, 21 m 25. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. 88
Mauretania 1924 20 August–25 August Cunard Ambrose Cherbourg 3198 5 d, 1 h, 49 m 26. Beginning In 1897 the German liner became the largest and fastest ship in the world Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the 25
Bremen 1929 27 July–1 August NDL Ambrose Eddystone 3084 4 d, 14 h, 30 m 27. History Bremen and her sister were designed to have a cruising speed of 27 Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 91
Bremen 1933 10 June–15 June NDL Ambrose Cherbourg 3199 4 d, 16 h, 15 m 28. History Bremen and her sister were designed to have a cruising speed of 27 Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container Shipping line Hapag-Lloyd Container Line, and a cruise 51
Normandie 1935 7 June–11 June CGT Ambrose Bishop Rock 3015 4 d, 3 h, 25 m 30. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. 31
Queen Mary 1936 26 August–30 August C-WS Ambrose Bishop Rock 2939 3 d, 23 h, 57 m 30. Naming and construction With Germany launching their and into service the British did not want to be left out in this ship building race Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and 63
Normandie 1937 18 March–22 March CGT Ambrose Bishop Rock 2967 4 d, 0 h, 6 m 30. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. 99
Normandie 1937 4 August–8 August CGT Ambrose Bishop Rock 2936 3 d, 22 h, 7 m 31. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. 20
Queen Mary 1938 10 August–14 August C-WS Ambrose Bishop Rock 2938 3 d, 20 h, 42 m 31. Naming and construction With Germany launching their and into service the British did not want to be left out in this ship building race Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures 69
United States 1952 3 July–7 July USL Ambrose Bishop Rock 2942 3 d, 10 h, 40 m 35. Construction Inspired by the exemplary service of the British liners and which transported hundreds of thousands of U Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death 59
Hoverspeed Great Britain 1990 23 June Aegean Speedlines 3 d, 7 h, 54 m 36. English Channel HSC Hoverspeed Great Britain was replaced on the cross-channel route by MDV 1200 class ferries HSC ''SuperSeaCat One'' and HSC Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish 6
Catalonia 1998 9 June Buquebus Manhattan Tarifa, Spain 3125 3 d, 9 h, 40 m 38. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Tarifa is a small town on the southernmost coast of the Iberian Peninsula. 9
Cat-Link V (or today Master Cat) 1998 20 July Master Ferries 2 d, 20 h, 9 m 41. HSC Fjord Cat is an Incat -built ocean-going Catamaran. It is the world's fastest passenger vessel and holds the Blue Riband record for the fastest Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold 3

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Blue Riband

-proper noun

  1. (nautical) A trophy for the fastest sea crossing of the Atlantic by a liner.
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