THE BLUE RIBAND

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 23 November 1927, Page 5

THE BLUE RIBAND

ATLANTIC LEVIATHANS BUILDING “MAJESTIC A MERE COASTER.” WHITE STAR AND CUNARD ENTERPRISE. [By Cable — Press Assn. — Copyright.) (Received 23, 8.45 a.m.) London, Nov. 22. Britain is preparing to hold the blue riband of the Atlantic against the challenge of Germany, France and Italy, by constructing steamers credited to make the Majestic look a mere coaster. The countries named are at present building ships comparable with the largest British vessels. According to authorities quoted in Lloyd’s Shipping List the White Star Line is planning a liner larger than the Majestic, while the Cunard Line is building a ship that will “take the shine out” of anything afloat. The New York authorities, are planning the construction of piers more than 1000 feet long for them. Southampton is capable of accommodating easily the present monsters and the dock authorities say they are ready to receive anything capable of floating. The present ocean dock is 1600 feet long and 620 feet wide and extensions and reclamations involving £13,000,000 are proceeding. It is interesting to note that the North German Lloyd liners Bremen and Europa, which are nearing completion, will be 937 feet long. France and Italy are constructing three of 950 feet.—(A, and N.Z.)