SS United States: Speed Queen of the Seas
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (559 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1445610795 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Miller has written over seventy books on ocean liners and is as likely to be found lecturing on maritime history aboard a cruise ship as he is to be found in his home overlooking the New Jersey waterfront . About the Author William H
Built in 1952 for the United States Lines, the SS United States was unlike any other ocean liner. Today, she lies derelict in Philadelphia, but big plans are in place to restore her and turn her back into a luxurious floating hotel.. Miller tells the story of the SS United States from her construction at Newport News to the present day. The entry of the SS United States, the largest passenger ship built in America, marked the first time since the 1850s that an American ship had held the Blue Riband. She soon became the ship to be seen on, and the illustrious passenger lists included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who favored the ship’s Duck Suite. This amazing ocean liner surpassed European speed records by a huge margin and a ship as fast is unlikely ever to be built again.William H. She had been designed from the outset to serve as both a transatlantic ferry and as a troop and hospital ship in time of war. Her design was a military secret and her power plant similar to that fitted to the largest of Am
"Five Stars" according to Jim Luebke. Fast B shipment, just as described. "Fantastic Photographic Record!" according to Jim Abney. There are several excellent books on the SS United States, but this one stands apart due to its wealth of color photographs. If you have any interest in the world's fastest liner, this book is for you.. "Save Our Ship!" according to Transatlantique. This is one of the nicest books on SS United States in print. Many of the photos are from the author's private collection, and lend a unique perspective to her history. One colour bleed photo has to be seen, and alone is worth the price, along with a few celebrity shots I had not seen. The brilliant cover illustrations speak for themselves! The sad photos
Miller has written over seventy books on ocean liners and is as likely to be found lecturing on maritime history aboard a cruise ship as he is to be found in his home overlooking the New Jersey waterfront . William H