This was the spectacular sight on the River Tyne 115 years ago as the Mauretania sailed majestically towards the open sea for her preliminary sea trials. It was Tuesday, September 17, 1907 - and ...

So that a generation of Cunard publicity for the now scrapped Mauretania should not be wasted, British Board of Trade officials were besought last week for permission to re-name the coastal ...

THE first impression of the Mauretania is one of colossal size, the last is wondering amazement at the forethought and design Winch appear in details, trivial in but of supreme importance to ...

The dock had a narrow entrance and was very difficult to negotiate for a ship of the Mauretania’s size, even on a calm day. In February 1945 the Mersey suffered very strong winds throughout the ...

RMS Mauretania, one of the most famous ships to be built on Tyneside, was launched amid great fanfare in 1906. The luxury liner was famous for its speed, for many years holding the record for the ...

A brass bell from the liner RMS Mauretania has failed to sell at an auction in London. The floor-standing Edwardian bell was one of three made for the 1906 launched liner and was on the ship for ...