The story of the fastest ocean liner ever built, the 35knot American superliner, SS United States.
William H. Miller Libri
Questo autore è uno storico e scrittore preminente dedicato all'era delle navi oceaniche. La sua vasta opera approfondisce la storia e la grandezza delle grandi navi passeggeri, catturandone l'epoca d'oro. La sua scrittura offre uno sguardo dettagliato su queste maestose imbarcazioni e il loro posto nella storia.
The Liners
- 160pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Book by Miller, William, McAuley, Rob
Floating Palaces: The Great Atlantic Liners
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Exploring the opulence of the Floating Palaces, this book delves into the grandeur of transatlantic liners that epitomized both artistry and transportation. Through vivid illustrations and engaging text, it captures the unique blend of luxury and innovation that defined these majestic vessels, highlighting their architectural beauty and cultural significance in maritime history.
Disasters at Sea
Every Ocean-Going Passenger Ship Catastrophe Since 1900 - Second Edition Updated and Expanded by William H. Miller
- 216pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
This expanded edition provides a record of every passenger liner that has come to grief this century, including the Titanic and the Queen Elizabeth, as well as the less publicized ships. It charts the losses decade by decade and describes the circumstances leading to their destruction.
The story of one of America's greatest ocean liners, with chapters on the creation of the superliner, the passengers who travelled on the ship and information on the crossings and cruises.
The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners in Historic Photographs
- 170pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Some 200 superb photographs -- in long shots and close-ups -- capture exquisite interiors of world’s great "floating palaces" -- 1890s to 1980s: Titanic, �le de France, Queen Elizabeth, United States, Europa, more. Informative captions provide key details.
193 black and white photographs covering the years from 1897-1927.
