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SUPERIORITY 1830 - 1837 The George Washington

Blue Swallowtail Line Unusual Easterly Crossing

Due to prevailing westerly winds and the Gulf Stream,
easterly packet crossings were short compared to westerly
crossings, taking usually 14 to 16 days. On this easterly
crossing, the George Washington experienced four days of
easterly winds causing her crossing to require 21 days.

PHILADELPHIA TO LON'DO~
(VL-\NE\ YoRKA:;n LIVERPOOL)

Letter posted in Philadelphia. ew York processed
and dispatched as directed.

Postal Rates
Ship Information United States 12 1 c;
George Washington Great Britain 1/ d
departed New York 8d + lld = 19d
Ship letter fee plus inland
October 9, 1833, and
postage.
arrived Liverpool
October 30, 1833.