The story of the fastest ocean liner ever built, the 35knot American superliner, SS United States.
William H. Miller Books
This author is a preeminent historian and author dedicated to the era of ocean liners. His extensive body of work delves into the history and grandeur of great passenger ships, capturing their golden age. His writing offers a detailed look at these majestic vessels and their place in history.
The Liners
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Book by Miller, William, McAuley, Rob
From the mid-1890s, a competition emerged among the merchant navies of Germany, Britain, and France to create the most luxurious and fastest ocean liners, beginning with the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Each subsequent vessel aimed to surpass its predecessor in size and interior design, employing renowned designers to meticulously craft every detail—from cutlery and china to bedrooms and decks. Notable ships like Kronprinzessin Cecilie, Mauretania, Aquitania, Olympic, Titanic, Imperator, Vaterland, Ile de France, and Paris showcased increasingly grand and luxurious designs. This trend extended into the 1930s with the Empress of Britain and the Art Deco Normandie, the most lavish liner ever constructed, along with the more traditional Queen Mary, which nonetheless pushed design boundaries beyond the Edwardian aesthetic. Each new liner featured exquisite interiors, and their influence persists today in vessels like Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and modern cruise ships, all competing for public attention. These grand liners were floating palaces, and the collection presented by William H. Miller features stunning images of these iconic ships, celebrating a time when the journey was as enjoyable as the destination.
Book by Watson, Milton H.
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
- 170 pages
- 6 hours of reading
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.
