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RMS Warrimoo — In Several Places and Times at Once

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Rick SpilmanDecember 31, 2018

Here is a wonderful sea story which appears to be more or less true. RMS Warrimoo was an Australian/New Zealand passenger ship, launched in 1892. The ship is best remembered for crossing the intersection of the international dateline and the equator at precisely the turn of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged equator, international dateline, New Year's Eve, RMS Warrimoo
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