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SS Europa takes Blue Riband in maiden voyage...



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March 26, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1930

* SS Europa maiden voyage
* German Ocean Liner
* Breaks transatlantic (W) speed record
* Take Blue Riband from SS Bremen

 
The front page has one column headings: "EUROPA SETS RECORD; ARRIVES 18 MINUTES UNDER BREMEN TIME" "Big German Liner Cuts Through Fog on Last Leg for Mark of 4 Days 17 Hours 6 Minutes"" "Captain Speaks On Radio" and more. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos and map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century