Synopses & Reviews
A nostalgic look into a bygone era of luxury on the seas, with previously unpublished images of the dock in actionNew York Harbor is where the grandest, fastest, and most celebrated luxury liners gather and have gathered since the 19th century. With Luxury Liner Row, and being one of the largest natural harbors in the world, this is certainly a special place for all those that consider themselves shipping enthusiasts. Here Andrew Britton uses his unrivaled collection of ephemera, photographs, and illustrations to present New York Harbor as it has never been seen before. See into a bygone age when this was the busiest ocean liner port in the world and Manhattan saw the arrival of such greats as Olympic, Ile de France, Liberté, and the Cunard Queens.
Synopsis
New York Harbor: where the grandest, fastest and most celebrated luxury liners gather and have gathered since the nineteenth century. With Luxury Liner Row, and being one of the largest natural harbours in the world, this is certainly a special place for all those that consider themselves shipping enthusiasts, or even for those that just enjoy the finer things in life. Here Andrew Britton uses his unrivalled collection of ephemera, photographs and illustrations to present New York Harbor as it has never been seen before. See into a bygone age when this was the busiest ocean liner port in the world and Manhattan saw the arrival of such greats as Olympic, Ile de France, Libert and the Cunard Queens.
About the Author
Andrew Britton is a lifelong shipping enthusiast and collector whose other books include
RMS Queen Mary and
SS United States.