rms britannia of 1840
the steam engine allowed ships provide regular service without use of sail. aspect particularly appealed postal companies, leased services of ships serve clients separated ocean. in 1839, samuel cunard founded cunard line , became first dedicate activity of shipping company transport of mails, ensuring regular services on given schedule. company s vessels operated routes between united kingdom , united states. on time, paddle wheel, impractical on high seas, abandoned in favour of propeller. in 1840, cunard line’s rms britannia began first regular passenger , cargo service steamship, sailing liverpool boston.
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