THE SHRINKING WORLD.
The world is growing smaller day by day. In July, 1819, the Savannah under steam took 26 days to go from New" B York to Liverpool, and it was not until 1833 that this time is alleged to have been lowered by the Royal William, which is said to have crossed in 22 days. In 1838 the Sirius spent 17 days in steaming from Queenstown to New York. To-day it is possible to make the passage in five days. That is the record which, as reported in last week's cables, has been accomplished by the Cunard liner Mauretarria. In future it is understood that she will be engaged only in the attempt to break her own records. The achievement is a notable one, and, as this reduction of time in making the voyage has been accompanied by a lowering of fares, there is placed , within reach of the man oE average means and little spare time opportunities for travel which were undreamt of half a century ago.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9528, 28 June 1909, Page 4
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170THE SHRINKING WORLD. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9528, 28 June 1909, Page 4
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