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The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners in Historic Photographs
The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners in Historic Photographs
by William H Miller
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Some 200 superb photographs — in long shots and close-ups — capture exquisite interiors of worlds great "floating palaces" — 1890s to 1980s: Titanic, Île de France, Queen Elizabeth, United States, Europa, more. Informative... (read more)

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Picture History of German and Dutch Passenger Ships
Picture History of German and Dutch Passenger Ships
by William Miller
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Superbly illustrated volume documents long line of great ships — from "floating palaces" such as the Imperator (1913) and the Vaterland (1914) to such luxurious cruise ships as the Statendam (1957), Hamburg (1969), the remodeled Bremen (1990), and... (read more)

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The Picture History of the Italian Line, 1932-1977
The Picture History of the Italian Line, 1932-1977
by William H Miller
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A grand luxury fleet sails again in this impressive volume. Profiles opulent pre-war vessels such as Roma and Conte di Savoia to the cutting-edge style of post-war ships such as the Andrea Doria and Michelangelo. Detailed captions provide a wealth of... (read more)

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The QE2: A Picture History
The QE2: A Picture History
by William Miller
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From the shipyard of her birth to her decades-long career as the world's most magnificent ocean liner, here is the grand history of the QE2. An expert maritime historian chronicles the innovative ship's fascinating story and documents her... (read more)

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Picture History of the Andrea Doria
Picture History of the Andrea Doria
by William H Miller
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Scores of rare photographs recall one of the most graceful, fast, and luxuriously outfitted ships of the 20th century. Views of lounges and staterooms, shots of the ship in port, depictions of its glorious twin, the Cristoforo Colombo, and other fleet... (read more)

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The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs: 193 Views, 1897-1927
The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs: 193 Views, 1897-1927
by William H Miller
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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,... (read more)

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Great Ships in New York Harbor: 175 Historic Photographs, 1935-2005
Great Ships in New York Harbor: 175 Historic Photographs, 1935-2005
by William H Jr Miller
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A vibrant profile of New York Harbor, this illustrated chronicle traces the great port's history from its heyday in the 1930s to the present. Its informative text, complemented by 175 vintage photographs, conveys fascinating details in a conversational... (read more)

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Transatlantic: Samuel Cunard, Isambard Brunel, and the Great Atlantic Steamships
Transatlantic: Samuel Cunard, Isambard Brunel, and the Great Atlantic Steamships
by Stephen Fox
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A stirring narrative of the rapid development of the great transatlantic steamships, from paddle-wheelers to the sleek luxury greyhounds of the modern era -- and the men who designed and ran them. During the nineteenth century, the roughest but most... (read more)

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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994
by William Miller
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Virtually every passenger ship over 15,000 tons built from 1860 to 1994: Great Eastern, Lusitania, Titanic, Normandie, Queen Elizabeth, Monarch of the Seas, many more. Captions give builder, history, tonnage, length, speed, etc.... (read more)

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Picture History of American Passenger Ships (Dover Books on Transportation)
Picture History of American Passenger Ships (Dover Books on Transportation)
by William H Miller
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More than 100 ships documented, including "Leviathan, America, Independence, President Polk," and "United States." Detailed captions list tonnage, speed, size, and passenger load. Bibliography. Index. Approximately 200 photographs.... (read more)

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The Qm2 Story (Story)
The Qm2 Story (Story)
by Chris Frame
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The story behind the entire career of the largest and most glamorous superliner Queen Mary 2 was constructed in 2004 to great fanfare—the largest, longest, grandest, and most expensive ocean liner ever built. She overtook the beloved QE2... (read more)

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Transatlantic Liners in Picture Postcards
Transatlantic Liners in Picture Postcards
by Robert Gardiner
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Drawing on the collection of Robert McDougall, this is a fascinating portfolio of contemporary illustrations portraying this famous ill-fated liner. Compiled by Robert Gardner, an expert on the TITANIC, the images represent a graphic reminder of the... (read more)

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Devils on the Deep Blue Sea: The Dreams, Schemes, and Showdowns That Built America's Cruise-Ship Empires
Devils on the Deep Blue Sea: The Dreams, Schemes, and Showdowns That Built America's Cruise-Ship Empires
by Kristoffer A Garin
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In this terrifically entertaining history, Kristoffer A. Garin chronicles the cruise-ship industry, from its rise in the early sixties, to its explosion in the seventies with the hit show The Love Boat, to the current vicious consolidation wars and... (read more)

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Picture History of the SS United States
Picture History of the SS United States
by William H. Miller
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An international authority on ocean liners and the author of more than 45 books on the subject, William Miller has had a lifelong love affair with these magnificent ships--including the SS United States. Like many of this ship's loyal following, Miller... (read more)

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Liners to the Sun
Liners to the Sun
by John Maxtone Graham
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This book takes a candid and insightful look at the rich history, construction and crew of the great ships.... (read more)

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Macqueen's Legacy: A History of the Royal Mail Line
Macqueen's Legacy: A History of the Royal Mail Line
by Stuart Nicol
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This is the story of James Macqueen, the driving force behind the forming of the Royal Mail Steam Packet shipping company. The rise and fall of this organization and its passenger ships is related in detail in a compelling narrative supported by a... (read more)

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France/Norway: France's Last Liner/Norway's First Mega Cruise Ship
France/Norway: France's Last Liner/Norway's First Mega Cruise Ship
by John Maxtone Graham
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As a dedicated passenger during both the vessel's lives, John Maxtone-Graham is in a perfect position to give us this rich, profusely illustrated history of France/Norway. The French Line's dazzling ocean liner S.S. France was alone in her class until... (read more)

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Picture History of the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth
Picture History of the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth
by William H Miller
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Maritime authority Miller pays tribute to the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth, describing their launchings, amenities, maritime rivalry, and contributions during WWII. Also covered are their grand royal successors and other splendid ships. "A worthy... (read more)

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To Honolulu in Five Days: Cruising Aboard Matson's S.S. Lurline, 1933-1963
To Honolulu in Five Days: Cruising Aboard Matson's S.S. Lurline, 1933-1963
by Lynn Blocker Krantz
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It was the golden age of Hawaiian tourism, when cruise lines ruled the South Seas. The crown jewel of Matson Navigation Company'¬?s white ship fleet, the S.S. Lurline, exemplified the best of luxury-liner travel to Hawaii. For four decades, this... (read more)

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Great Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners from 1954 to 1986: A Photographic Survey
Great Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners from 1954 to 1986: A Photographic Survey
by William H Miller
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Fascinating pictorial record of the last of the great ocean liners and rise of luxurious cruise ships. Interior, exterior views of Song of Norway, Rotterdam, Oceanic, Liberte, Queen Elizabeth, QE2, Queen Mary and scores of others.... (read more)

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