I have a story that involves traveling via steamer from North America to South America circa 1865-1870.
Does anyone know anything about how civilians traveled?
For instance, 50 years ago, if you wanted to travel by sea, you would go to a travel office or the ticketing booth for one of the various lines (White Star for example) and then you traveled.
Did this system exist in the time period noted above?
What were some passenger lines operating in the US at the time?
Finally, how long would a voyage take - on average - for a steamer from the US to Brazil?
Pretty obscure topic and lots of questions, so my thanks to anyone who can give me some information.
Does anyone know anything about how civilians traveled?
For instance, 50 years ago, if you wanted to travel by sea, you would go to a travel office or the ticketing booth for one of the various lines (White Star for example) and then you traveled.
Did this system exist in the time period noted above?
What were some passenger lines operating in the US at the time?
Finally, how long would a voyage take - on average - for a steamer from the US to Brazil?
Pretty obscure topic and lots of questions, so my thanks to anyone who can give me some information.