This author is dedicated to exploring the golden age of ocean liners, delving into this captivating era of maritime history. His extensive knowledge and engaging writing style bring the age of the great ships and their unforgettable voyages to life. Through his literary work, he conveys the magic and elegance of a time when liners dominated ocean travel. His writings serve as a tribute to this historical period, offering a glimpse into a world that no longer exists.
Nostalgic tribute to the heyday of ocean liners. 186 photos, many never published, of Île de France, Normandie, Europa, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Leviathan, United States, many others. Lavish interiors, disasters, shipboard life, celebrities, war years, etc. 101 ships depicted. Captions.
Sumptuous volume recalls the glorious early years of elegant transatlantic travel. Over 190 historic photographs depict exterior and interior views of 101 great ocean liners, including the Virginian, Imperator, Vaterland, Bismarck, Lusitania, Mauretania, Balmoral Castle, Titanic, Olympic, Aquitania, and dozens more. ". . . worth the modest price of the book." — Steamboat Bill.