The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (850 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596527641 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Frank O. Braynard (1916-2007) was a maritime reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, curator of the American Merchant Marine Museum, and director of New York’s South Street Seaport Museum. He organized the first Operation Sail” in 1964 and OpSail ’76 for America’s 200th birthday celebration. A graduate of Duke
This book stands as a tribute of her maiden voyage, a celebration of her recent rescue efforts by the Conservancy, and an inspiration for future generations to restore the legacy of the greatest ocean liner this country has ever built.. Follow Frank Braynard, one of the great American maritime historians, as he chronicles the life of the S.S. This volume includes many rarely seen photographs from the liner's golden years to her forlorn and lonely twilight years. The United States, which still holds the West-bound speed record on the North Atlantic, is the greatest ocean liner this country has ever built, and this book stands as a fitting tribute and celebration of her maiden voyage.The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. With new introductory material by the SS United States Conservancy, this classic volume includes photographs of celebrity passengers and of the majestic liner from her golden years, when she spurred the rebirth of America’s maritime glory, to her twilight years. Follow Frank Braynard, the nation's leading maritime historian, and Robert Hudson Westover as they chronicle the life of the S.S. United States, the incredible feat of engineering that still holds the westbound speed record on the North Atlantic. United States is the fascinating behind-the scenes story of one of the fastest ships in the world and one of the most luxurious passenger liners to cross the Atlantic. United States. United States
Last Word on SS United States James J. Varela This book is the last word on the rise and fall of the SS United States. Very well done research on the behind the scenes events from the building of the liner to the infamous labor strife that was rampant in the U.S. Merchant Marine, the endless bickering over government subsidies and finally the decision to pull the plug on The U.S. passenger fleet. One area this book lacks it is very short on photos for a book . The Big Ship. AFL. III This is a story, not of only the SS United States, but also of the man who designed it, and lived the story. Mr. Gibbs' passion for this project is compelling from the very start. Following "Big U" from inception, to construction, to service, back to out of service. A wonderful book that is more in depth than the William Miller book "The SS United States, the story of America's fastest liner." This is a "MUST OWN". The Big Ship Story Of the SS.United States FOP5 It is a book you have trouble putting down I enjoy a great deal and still reading it would tell everyone to get a copy of it. Plus all Help to Save her This a very important part of our history so get a copy to read about it you will not be sorry.
She was a success beyond the most sanguine expectations of her designer and builders."The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. She was a superb wonder ship in many ways; the supreme achievement of American maritime genius. This book stands as a tribute of her maiden voyage, a celebration of her recent rescue efforts by the Conservancy, and an inspiration for future generations to restore the legacy of the greatest ocean liner this country has ever built. With new introductory material by the SS United States Conservancy, this classic volume includes photographs of celebrity passengers and of the majestic liner from her golden years, when she spurred the rebirth of America's maritime glory, to her twilight years. United States is the fascinating behind-the scenes