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
Take That: For the Record off. Nigel Martin-Smith stated he sued Robbie for £200,000 in commission following his departure, and expresses he feels sorry and sad for Robbie to this day after claiming Robbie is ungrateful for the part Martin-Smith played in his career. In turn, Williams described Martin-Smith as "the most disturbing person I've worked with" and confesses he only wanted love and acceptance from him. The band says they pulled together and finished off the tour without Robbie, without thought for what he was doing; however, upon finishing the tour, they realised the band was no longer fun for them and decided it