The New York Times/1901/08/01/New Ship for Cunard Line

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NEW SHIP FOR CUNARD LINE.


Designs Have Been Prepared for a Vessel of Twenty-five Knots.

LONDON, Aug. 1.—The Cunard Line has decided to fight, for the Atlantic record. Designs have been prepared and estimates invited for a vessel of 25 knots, although, owing to the high price of iron and other causes, the order has not yet been placed. "This determination." says The Daily Telegraph, "will cause the liveliest satisfaction in Great Britain."