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Mark Baber
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Username: mab
Post Number: 3426
Registered: 12-2000
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The Times, 21 April 1927
THE ALBERTIC
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FIRST VOYAGE AS WHITE STAR LINER
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A luncheon was held yesterday on board the liner Albertic, which was
lately owned by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and has been taken
over by the White Star Line. This latest addition to the White Star
fleet will sail on its first trip under the new flag to Montreal
to-morrow.
The vessel, which was inspected by passenger agents from all over the
country yesterday, is the largest steamer sailing to Montreal. The
Albertic has a register of 19,000 tons and is 615ft. long and 75ft. in
beam. It is a cabin and tourist third cabin ship, with accommodation for
1,400 passengers. The quarters for both classes are luxurious and every
provision has been made for their comfort. Special attention has been
paid to the balancing of both engines and propellers with a view to
eliminating all vibration, and a carefully planned system of ventilation
has been installed.
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MAB
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