SS United States: Red, White, and Blue Riband, Forever

by John Maxtone-Graham

Book Overview

Arguably the world's most articulate and authoritative maritime historian, John Maxtone-Graham documents SS United States, her design, construction, and seventeen years of impeccable service. He introduces us to dozens of U.S. passengers, famous and infamous, as well as captains and crew. The last great American ocean liner, SS United States could be converted to a 14,000-man troop carrier and was capable of attaining a speed of over 40 knots (although...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039324170X
• ISBN13: 9780393241709
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.4" x 11.3"