Great Passenger Ships 1950-1960
(Author) William H. MillerThe 1950s was a fascinating decade for the great liners. After the global devastation of two decades of war and Depression, shipyards were creating one new liner after another, it seemed, to rebuild and renew passenger ship services all over the world. There were the likes of the Kungsholm and Oslofjord from Scandinavia, the French Flandre and a succession of new liners from P&O-Orient, the Italian Line, Messageries Maritimes and many more. The new hopeful era of the 1950s was highlighted by such brilliant, headline-making ships as the speedy United States, breaking records on an unprecedented scale, the engines-aft Southern Cross and the mastless Orsova. Showcased beautifully by the stunning images and nostalgic outlook of prolific maritime historian William H. Miller, this book shines a well-earned spotlight on some of the world's most popular passenger liners.
William H. Miller
William H. Miller is best known for his novel "Death of a Salesman," a powerful critique of the American Dream. His writing style is characterized by raw emotion and stark realism. Miller's key contribution to literature lies in his exploration of the human condition and the disillusionment of modern society.
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