Mauretania
The Mauretania, built in 1906 at the Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson shipyard in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the time, she was the largest liner in the world at 32, 000 gross tons, and a length of 790 feet. The Mauretania's four steam turbines developed 68, 000 horse power, giving speeds exceeding 27 knots
Picture No
10205129
Media ID
48454322
Size
3100px x 1890px
(4.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Postcard
Date
1906
