" The Dutch-built SS Karadeniz set sail from Istanbul on June 12, 1926 and visited 16 cities in 12 countries, steaming 10,000 miles in a staggering 86 days, a time worthy of Jules Verne. It was welcomed by hundreds of thousands of Europeans, eager to see famous Turkish products. Fine İznik porcelain adorned the shelves in the living quarters, and the finest kilims (woven carpets) were on display....."http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr