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Transatlantic Liners 1950-1970
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Transatlantic Liners 1950-1970
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) William Miller
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:170 | Dimensions(mm): Height 225,Width 246 |
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Category/Genre | Ships and shipping |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781781556931
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Classifications | Dewey:387.2432 |
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Illustrations |
200 colour and black & white photographs
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Fonthill Media Ltd
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Imprint |
Fonthill Media Ltd
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Publication Date |
29 August 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'Transatlantic Liners 1950-1970' is a glorious reference of a grand but bygone age to those passenger ships, large and small, that crossed the Atlantic. There were the likes of the 'Queen Mary' and 'Queen Elizabeth', 'SS United States', 'Caronia', 'Andrea Doria' but also smaller, less memorable ships such as the 'Noordam', 'Paryhia' and 'Laurentia'. The ships, over 150 of them, are grouped by owner--from the short-lived American Banner Line to Israel's Zim Lines. Each ship is given a full, detailed reference: details (routing, length, tonnage, builder, speed, passengers carried, etc.) as well as a full chronology of the vessel's career including it's ultimate disposition and fate. Overall, it will be an extensive reference work. And altogether, it will be a revival of an all-star maritime cast!
Author Biography
Known as "Mr Ocean Liner," Bill Miller has written over 80 books about passenger ships. He has covered the liners large and small, in war and peace, and as collectibles and in post card form. Miller has also penned ovrer 1000 articles about ships and sea travel. He has been a popular guest lecturer aboard such liners as the QE2, QUEEN MARY 2, ROTTERDAM & CRYSTAL SERENITY for over 30 years. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across from the great liner piers of New York City, Miller has appeared in numerous TV documentaries, & news programs and himself has been the subject of a 60-min documentary called "Mr Ocean Liner." Miller has been the recipient of numerous maritime awards.
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