Scores of rare photographs recall one of the most luxuriously outfitted ships of the 20th century. 183 black-and-white photographs show views of lounges and staterooms, shots of the ship in port, more.
A grand luxury fleet sails again in this impressive volume.
Author Pierette Domenica Simpson, who, with her grandparents, survived the tragedy off the shoals of Nantucket, shares the human and technical aspects of what has become known as the greatest sea rescue in history.
... Chicago, June 3, 1999. USA Today, July 25, 1981. Daily Herald, Chicago, June 3, 1999. Lee, interview with Reverend John Dolciamore. Lee, interview with Reverend Richard Wojcik. Lee, interview with Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Goedert; ...
In this “electrifying book,” Associated Press journalist Alvin Moscow, who covered the court hearings that sought to explain the causes of the tragedy and interviewed all the principals, re-creates with compelling accuracy the actions ...
Their iconic names, from Titanic to Mauretania, from Queen Elizabeth to QE2, conjure up visions of power, grace, elegance and nostalgia for this golden age of travel.Written by maritime and cruise liner expert William Miller, and ...
Some were newer ships, such as the Taras Schevchenko and Ivan Franko, others were refitted, such as the Leonid Sobinov and Feodor Shalyapin (both exCunarders). Others were quite old and of preSecond World War vintage, usually former ...
In this fascinating book, Richard Goldstein re-creates the ill-fated voyage, from the passengers’ parting waves at Genoa, to their last evening highball in the Doria’s lavish lounge, to the final, unbelievable realization that ...
Depicts five famous ships that have been lost at sea in modern times, the Empress of Ireland, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, the Brittanic, and the Titanic.
Andrea Doria: Dive to an Era
Author Pierette Domenica Simpson, who, with her grandparents, survived the tragedy off the shoals of Nantucket, shares the human and technical aspects of what has become known as the greatest sea rescue in history.