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Persia's Westbound Crossing

When
1856
Where
New York Harbor
Part of
RMS Persia regains the Blue Riband for the Cunard Line

RMS Persia completed a westbound transatlantic voyage from Liverpool to New York in 9 days and 16 hours, averaging 13.11 knots.

The iron-hulled paddle steamer Persia departed Liverpool for New York. The crossing took 9 days and 16 hours, achieving an average speed of 13.11 knots. This performance allowed the ship to regain the Blue Riband for the Cunard Line, marking a significant competitive victory over the Collins Line.

Sources

  1. Cunard Line Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  2. RMS Persia Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-10

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