TitleIllustrated London News 1884 vol.84 page 520DescriptionThe New Zealand Shipping Company established a direct steamship service between England and New Zealand, replacing the previous route that required passengers to travel via Australia. Its vessels, including the British King, Ionic, Tongariro, Ruapehu, and Aorangi, provide faster passage, with the Ruapehu recently completing a record 37‑day return voyage to Plymouth.
Article continues on page 522.Year1884Volume84Page Number520FormatNewspaper article