SS United States - Ship of Power, Might and Indecision

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 waits silently at a Philadelphia pier.

Summary

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 waits silently at a Philadelphia pier.

Product details

• Authors: William Miller, William H Miller, William H. Miller
• Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781625451156
• ISBN: 978-1-62545-115-6
• No. of pages: 112
• Dimensions: 275 mm x 216 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 532 g
• Illustrations: 207 colour and black and white photographs and other illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945)