Author: John Maxtone-graham
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0393069036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The dean of ocean-liner historians brings to life one of the last transatlantic liners: the legendary France, later renamed Norway. As a dedicated passenger during both the vessel's lives, John Maxtone-Graham is in a perfect position to give us this rich, profusely illustrated history of France/Norway. The French Line's dazzling ocean liner S.S. France was alone in her class until the arrival of the QE2 in 1967. She was fast, chic, lavishly manned, and offered sumptuous catering. For a dozen years she was a star on the North Atlantic. However, in the summer of 1974, with jet airliners dominating transatlantic travel, France was withdrawn and allowed to molder for five years. Then a miraculous reprieve: the head of Norwegian Cruise Line decided to buy France; the vessel was revamped for warm weather and rechristened Norway. One of the last North Atlantic liners became the Caribbean's first megaship. The singularity of this incredible hull that sailed in two contrasting modes demands remembrance—she was the pioneering big ship, popularizing a scale of cruising then unknown.
France Norway
Author: John Maxtone-graham
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0393069036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The dean of ocean-liner historians brings to life one of the last transatlantic liners: the legendary France, later renamed Norway. As a dedicated passenger during both the vessel's lives, John Maxtone-Graham is in a perfect position to give us this rich, profusely illustrated history of France/Norway. The French Line's dazzling ocean liner S.S. France was alone in her class until the arrival of the QE2 in 1967. She was fast, chic, lavishly manned, and offered sumptuous catering. For a dozen years she was a star on the North Atlantic. However, in the summer of 1974, with jet airliners dominating transatlantic travel, France was withdrawn and allowed to molder for five years. Then a miraculous reprieve: the head of Norwegian Cruise Line decided to buy France; the vessel was revamped for warm weather and rechristened Norway. One of the last North Atlantic liners became the Caribbean's first megaship. The singularity of this incredible hull that sailed in two contrasting modes demands remembrance—she was the pioneering big ship, popularizing a scale of cruising then unknown.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0393069036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The dean of ocean-liner historians brings to life one of the last transatlantic liners: the legendary France, later renamed Norway. As a dedicated passenger during both the vessel's lives, John Maxtone-Graham is in a perfect position to give us this rich, profusely illustrated history of France/Norway. The French Line's dazzling ocean liner S.S. France was alone in her class until the arrival of the QE2 in 1967. She was fast, chic, lavishly manned, and offered sumptuous catering. For a dozen years she was a star on the North Atlantic. However, in the summer of 1974, with jet airliners dominating transatlantic travel, France was withdrawn and allowed to molder for five years. Then a miraculous reprieve: the head of Norwegian Cruise Line decided to buy France; the vessel was revamped for warm weather and rechristened Norway. One of the last North Atlantic liners became the Caribbean's first megaship. The singularity of this incredible hull that sailed in two contrasting modes demands remembrance—she was the pioneering big ship, popularizing a scale of cruising then unknown.
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
American Exporter's Export Trade Directory
Author: American exporter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Blue Book of American Shipping
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Port of New York, Harbor and Marine Review
Author: Alexander Rogers Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harbors
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harbors
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
Decisions of the United States Maritime Commission
Author: United States. Maritime Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
Book Description
Decisions
Author: United States. Federal Maritime Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
Book Description
Decisions of the United States Maritime Commission, Federal Maritime Board, and Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce
Author: United States. Maritime Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Vol. for Dec. 1938/Jan. 1947 covers only the decisions of the Maritime Commission.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Vol. for Dec. 1938/Jan. 1947 covers only the decisions of the Maritime Commission.
Decisions of the Federal Maritime Commission
Author: United States. Federal Maritime Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1258
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland water transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1258
Book Description
Port Series
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harbors
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harbors
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description