Chronicling the remarkable journey of the S.S. United States, this book details her status as one of the fastest and most luxurious passenger liners in history. It features insights from maritime historian Frank Braynard and includes photographs of celebrity passengers and the ship during its prime. The narrative highlights her engineering marvel, record-holding speed, and the efforts of the SS United States Conservancy to preserve her legacy. This work serves both as a tribute to her maiden voyage and an inspiration for future restoration endeavors.
Frank O. Braynard Book order


- 2011
- 2011
The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States is the behind-the scenes story of one of the fastest ships in the world and one of the most luxurious passenger liners to cross the Atlantic. Follow Frank Braynard as he chronicles the life of the S.S. United States, the incredible feat of engineering that still holds the westbound speed record on the North Atlantic. --from publisher description.