Maiden voyage

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, RMS Tayleur, Batavia and the Swedish warship Vasa.

Other maiden voyage losses include Ranga, and Union Star.

See also

• Maiden flight
• Ship naming and launching

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