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SS United States : Red, White & Blue Ribband, Forever / John Maxtone-Graham.
| Author/creator | Maxtone-Graham, John author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2014] |
| Description | 245 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The Eisenhower decade -- Postwar shipboard -- The remarkable Gibbs brothers -- Leviathan restoration -- The jazz age, transatlantic -- SS America and another war -- Building United States -- Christening, trials, and maiden -- The glory years -- Withdrawal and layup -- Dereliction and reprieve. |
| Abstract | "John Maxtone-Graham has produced yet again a profusely illustrated tribute, this one to America's most famous and historic liner. 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 in her luxury Atlantic crossings the ship was much slower). Sadly, jet travel put an end to ocean crossings, and the all-aluminum ship rests in Philadelphia while groups of fans continue to try to repurpose it"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2014013304 |
| ISBN | 9780393241709 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 039324170X (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VM383 .U5 M39 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |