SS Leviathan America’s First Superliner
SS Leviathan America’s First Superliner by Brent Holt, published by History Press in 2009, offers an illustrated exploration of the remarkable ship originally known as Vaterland. This edition, comprising 115 pages, delves into the often-overlooked contributions of the Leviathan to the U.S. Merchant Marine, countering the narrative that labels her a failure. The book highlights her significance as the first American superliner and her role in paving the way for future passenger vessels.
Readers will find a detailed account of the Leviathan’s storied career, emphasizing her engineering marvel and stunning interiors. The narrative captures her popularity, transforming her into a household name in the U.S. and beyond. Through this examination, Holt presents the ship’s adventurous journey, illustrating how she became more than just a vessel but a symbol of innovation in naval transportation during the 20th century.
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The story of the Leviathan, originally called Vaterland, is a fascinating one. A remarkable ship, she is frequently not given the credit she deserves for her contributions to the U.S. Merchant Marine, and has been given short thrift by many writers who describe her only as a failure. Nothing could be farther from the truth. She was the first American superliner and set the stage for future successes with other famous passenger vessels such as the America and United States. Although of German origin, the “Levi” was popular and became a household name across the U.S. and other parts of the world. Her interiors were stunning and she was an engineering marvel. After an extensive refit by U.S. Lines in 1923 she was also the safest and arguably the best of the “Balin trio.” Her adventurous career made her seem more a living thing than a hunk of steel.
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