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
RMS Etruria a head. This was to bring "Etruria's" North Atlantic service to a halt temporarily, before she had even made her maiden voyage. On 26 March, "Etruria", and , found themselves chartered to the Admiralty. With the dispute reaching a settlement, "Etruria" was released from Admiralty service within a few days, although her sister was retained for six months. On 25 April 1885, "Etruria" finally made her maiden voyage under the command of Captain McMicken. She made the Atlantic crossing calling at Queenstown (Cobh). On her very next crossing, westbound (Liverpool to New York), she won the prestigious Blue Riband (see