transatlantic

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"They turned it from a transatlantic passenger ship into a high-speed rescue vessel under emergency conditions," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

To add to the complexity, I am terrified of flying, so we would likely need to book a transatlantic cruise to and from Europe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But the dates and places have not been the biggest problem - the mood of the transatlantic alliance has been the dominant issue.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"The transatlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity that struck at the core of personhood, broke up families, and devastated communities," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At the time, a transatlantic sailing voyage might take anywhere from one to two months.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy