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RMS Mauretania was launched on
September 20, 1906 to become the largest ship in the
world. Particularly notable was her steam turbine
propulsion, which was a revolutionary development in
ocean liner design.
The Mauretania left Liverpool on her maiden voyage on
November 16 th, 1907. Later that month she
captured the record for the fastest eastbound crossing
of the Atlantic.
Only 22 months later, in September, 1909, the Mauretania
captured the Blue Riband for the fastest westbound
crossing - a record that was to stand for more than 20
years (broken by the German ocean liner Bremen in 1929.)
The Mauretania (along with her near-twin sister,
Lusitania) were the only ships with direct-drive steam
turbines to hold the Blue Riband, later ships had
reduction-geared turbines.
In September 1934, Cunard withdrew the Mauretania from
service following a final eastward crossing from New
York to Southampton. In July, 1935, the great Mauretania
sadly headed for the breaker's yard at Rosyth.
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This Mauretania model features:
31" long x
11.5" tall x 7" wide
(including base's dimensions) $1,200
S & H is $90
SOLD OUT
60" long x 19" tall x
8" wide (only one unit is ever
produced) $3,500
S & H is $220
Add light feature to one of
the above models:
$200
(Cord can be unplugged from base
for displaying without light.
Adjustable brightness level. Work with both
110v and 220v)
For display case, please click here:
https://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/accessory/displaycase.htm
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