The Old and the New
Both ships were/are used for transporting passengers.
The Star of India built in 1863 transported emigrants from England to New Zealand. She could take up to 265 passengers and 40 crew and the sailing time took 100-143 days.
The Eurodam built in 2008 can accommodate 2,104 passengers and 929 crew and can do the same journey in 24 days.
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