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The steamer Deutschland of Hamburg America Lines set a new record for the eastward passage when it docked on Plymouth, England, five days, 11 hours and 45 minutes after sailing from New York, breaking by three hours, six minutes its previous mark in its maiden voyage in July.
The steamer Deutschland broke the eastbound transatlantic record in 1900, reaching Plymouth faster than ever before.
On August 13, 1900, the steamship Deutschland of the Hamburg America Line docked in Plymouth, England, after a five-day, 11-hour, and 45-minute voyage from New York.
This performance shaved three hours and six minutes off its own previous record set during its maiden crossing in July.
The achievement highlighted intense competition among ocean liners for speed and reliability.
Passengers and mail benefited from quicker transatlantic connections, boosting commerce and travel.
The Deutschland’s record stood as a testament to advances in marine engineering and propulsion.
Such feats helped usher in the golden age of ocean travel at the turn of the 20th century.
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