SS United States
SS United States by Andrew Britton, published by History Press in 2012, offers a colorful illustrated history celebrating 60 years of the iconic ocean liner. This edition, written in English and spanning 120 pages, provides a comprehensive overview of the SS United States’ active service from 1952 to 1969, highlighting her dominance on the Atlantic seas. The book features deck plans, newspaper coverage, and accounts from log books and ship records, revealing the operational capacity of this national symbol, which was designed with the potential to be converted into a troop carrier.
Readers will discover a wealth of previously unpublished material, including tickets, timetables, menus, and gala invitations, alongside historical color photography that captures significant moments, such as the maiden voyage departure from New York. Andrew Britton presents a detailed account of the record-breaking liner, her epic maiden voyage, and the secret sea trials that showcased her capabilities. This pictorial history delves into various aspects of naval transportation and shipbuilding, making it a valuable resource for those interested in maritime history and the legacy of the SS United States.
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A colorful illustrated history celebrating 60 years of the SS United States
Complete with deck plans, newspaper coverage, and accounts from log books and ship records, this history covers the SS United States’ active service from 1952 to 1969, when she dominated the seas of Atlantic. The astonishing operational capacity of this national icon of the United States–with her red, white, and blue funnels; sleek streamlined hull; and silver-coated fittings–was shrouded in secrecy in case she was ever required to be converted to a troop carrier. Andrew Britton presents a revealing insight into the record-breaking liner, her epic maiden voyage, and how she performed in the secret sea trials. Compiled from a wealth of previously unpublished material drawn from the author’s own unparalleled collection and others from around the world, this special commemorative book is packed with such ephemera as tickets, timetables, menus, keys, luggage labels, gala invitations, and pennants, as well as historical color photography from both sides of the Atlantic, including the maiden voyage departure from New York.
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