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Show SHIP BREAKS RECORD CROSSING ATLANTIC NEW YORK May 25. All records from Havre to New York were broken today by the arrival here of the new French liner La Provence In six days, three hours and thirty-five minutes. This time broke by five hours and thirty-five minutes the best previous record, which was also.- held by La Provence and was made on her maiden voyage to New York. This is the i steamer's second westward trip across the Atlantic. The record was made under not entirely en-tirely favorable conditions, high seas being encountered which retsrded the vessel's progress on two days. The average speed was 21.70 knots an hour. |