SS United States: Ship of Power, Might and Indecision

ISBN-10: 1625451156
ISBN-13: 9781625451156
Pages: 128
Language: English
Published: 2022-01-20
Author: William Miller

Description

SS United States, the most advanced liner of her time captured the prized Blue Riband for transatlantic speed, brought glory to America, and enjoying success for a full decade. After trans-ocean jets arrived, success faded until decommissioned by 1969. Years of neglect and decay followed. To this day, the she rests silently at a Philadelphia pier.