transatlantic

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The transatlantic connection between Hidalgo and Cornwall starts all the way back in 1824.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Ghana was a major hub for the transatlantic slave trade when millions of people were captured and loaded on to ships, never to return home.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“A deal is a deal, and the EU honors its commitments,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X. “Together, we can ensure stable, predictable, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But the majors are not making the transatlantic voyage this time around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The largest liners actually had their own shipboard brewery, which they put into operation during those times when, instead of engaging in a transatlantic voyage, they were engaged in a four-day “cruise to nowhere.”

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler