RMS Persia records until 1863 when Cunard commissioned the "Scotia", the last paddle wheel Atlantic record holder. "Scotia" was originally intended to be "Persia's" sister, but was delayed when the Collins Line collapsed. When "Scotia" was finally built, she was a larger edition of "Persia" with an extra deck and power. In 1861, during the Trent incident, "Persia" and several other liners were chartered to rush troops to Canada. She was the only ship to reach Quebec before ice closed the St. Lawrence River. The next year, Cunard commissioned the "SS China", its first mail liner with screw propulsion. She proved substantially
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart in July 1981 and peaked at #14 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. The song was nominated for 1981 Single of the Year by both the CMA and