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SS United States

SS United States

Ship of Power, Might and Indecision

by William H. Miller
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/05/2022
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The 'SS United States' was a great symbol of post-World War II American genius. She was the most advanced ocean liner of her time-modern, innovative and hugely powerful.

Designed to be a commercial liner but easily convertible to wartime troopship, she entered service in July 1952, seventy years ago, to rousing triumph and success.

She captured the prized Blue Riband for transatlantic speed, brought glory to America and her owners, and enjoyed great success for a full decade.

But after trans-ocean jets arrived, her success slowly faded until fully decommissioned by 1969. Over fifty years of idleness, revival plans and schemes, and neglect and decay followed.

To this day, the 'United States' waits silently at a Philadelphia pier. This is the story of a very great and beloved ship-her glory days, but also her days of struggle and indecision.

ISBN:
9781625451156
9781625451156
Category:
Ships & boats: general interest
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-05-2022
Publisher:
Fonthill Media Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
112
Dimensions (mm):
275x215x10mm
Weight:
0.49kg
William H. Miller

William H. Miller has written over 100 books on passenger ships and is an acknowledged world expert in his field. He has received the National Maritime History Award in the US and the Silver Riband Award, and he created the passenger ships database for the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

He has appeared in numerous documentaries and news broadcasts, and is a frequent guest lecturer aboard cruise ships.

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