The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596527641 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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She was a superb wonder ship in many ways; the supreme achievement of American maritime genius. . She was a success beyond the most sanguine expectations of her designer and builders."The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. Follow Frank Braynard, one of the great American maritime historians, as he chronicles the life of the S.S. From the Back Cover "The story of the superliner United States is a remarkable epoch. 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. Un
Last Word on SS United States 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. AFL. III said The Big Ship.. 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 i. 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.
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. A graduate of Duke University and recipient of several prestigious maritime awards, Braynard also held a post at the American Merchant Marine Institute, served as president of the Steamship Histor
United States, the incredible feat of engineering that still holds the westbound speed record on the North Atlantic. Follow Frank Braynard, one of the great American maritime historians, as he chronicles the life of the S.S. The S.S. United States book is the first comprehensive work on the vessel in decades. This volume includes many rarely seen photographs from the liner's golden years to her forlorn and lonely twilight years. United States. This book stands as a tribute of her maiden voyage, a celebration of her recent res