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Cunard’s service to Bermuda from the north was extended to the south to St Thomas in 1850 when
the R.M.S.P. service to the island ceased. The southern terminus was changed to Kingston, Jamaica in 1880.

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Barbados 9th December 1853. Sent unpaid to Hamilton. 4d due on delivery.
12th December put on R.M.S. P. “Clyde” to St Thomas arriving on the 15th.
19th December transferred to “Curlew” on her Maiden Return Voyage.
24th December arrived Bermuda, a transit of 15 days.

ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET & “DELTA”

Georgetown, British Guiana 23rd October 1860. Paid Id inland. 4d to pay on arrival at Paget.
R.M.S.P. “Trent” to Barbados. 25th October transferred to “Trent”.
St Thomas 29th October transferred to “Delta”. 2nd November arrived Bermuda, a transit of 10 days.

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