RMS Mauretania (1906) . In September 1909, "Mauretania" captured the Blue Riband for the fastest westbound crossing — a record that was to stand for more than two decades. In December 1911, as in New York City in December 1910, "Mauretania" broke loose from her moorings while in the River Mersey and sustained damage that caused the cancellation of her special speedy Christmas voyage to New York. In a quick change of events Cunard rescheduled "Mauretania"s voyage for "Lusitania", which had just returned from New York, under the command of Captain James Charles. "Lusitania" completed Christmas crossings for "Mauretania", carrying revellers back to
How the Mail Steamer Went Down in Mid Atlantic by a Survivor the boats are rescued, and that he is safe at home (albeit, without his kit). Those in the water presumably drown. The last line of the story gives a disclaimer that the tale is merely an anecdote, employed to describe what would happen if a ship is put to sea without enough lifeboats for all her passengers, officers and crew. The "Titanic" carried enough lifeboats for only about 53% of those on board at the time of her maiden voyage. Though the "Titanic" probably could have saved a greater percentage of her subjective capacity than the steamer in this story,