- published: 07 Dec 2009
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The maiden voyage of a ship, aircraft or other craft is the first journey made by the craft after shakedown. A number of traditions and superstitions are associated with it.
Notable maiden voyages that ended in disaster include those of the RMS Titanic, an unknown ship (later identified as RMS Tayleur), Batavia, Swedish warship Vasa and Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano.
Other maiden voyage losses include Ranga, and Union Star.
By the stars we will travel
Our goal is golden
Poseidon will be our judge
The sea our jury
On wings of cloth we drift on seas of infinite discovery
We seek something glorious to call our own