The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States is the 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. Follow Frank Braynard as he chronicles the life of the S.S. United States, the incredible feat of engineering that still holds the westbound speed record on the North Atlantic. --from publisher description.
The book itself is gigantic and contains many full color plates. With the physical format being so large this makes each color plate large and easy to see all the detail John Stobart placed in each of his paintings. Collection of over 70 full color maritime oil paintings by renowned maritime artist John Stobart.
Every Ocean-Going Passenger Ship Catastrophe Since 1900 - Second Edition Updated and Expanded by William H. Miller
This expanded edition provides a record of every passenger liner that has come to grief this century, including the Titanic and the Queen Elizabeth, as well as the less publicized ships. It charts the losses decade by decade and describes the circumstances leading to their destruction.