SS United States
Red, White, and Blue Riband, Forever
11 November 2014
Description
John Maxtone-Graham has again produced a profusely illustrated tribute, this one to America's most famous and historic liner.
Arguably the world’s most articulate and authoritative maritime historian, John Maxtone-Graham documents SS United States, her design, construction and seventeen years of impeccable service. He introduces us to dozens of passengers, famous and infamous, as well as captains and crew.
The last great American ocean liner, SS United States could be converted to a 14,000-man troop carrier and was capable of attaining a speed of over 40 knots (although in her luxury Atlantic crossings the ship was much slower). Sadly, jet travel put an end to ocean crossings and the all-aluminium ship rests in Philadelphia while groups of fans continue to try to repurpose it.
Also By: John Maxtone-Graham 
Titanic Tragedy: A New Look at the Lost Liner
Paperback, 2013
"Catnip to the ship’s dedicated buffs." —Publishers Weekly
Titanic Tragedy: A New Look at the Lost Liner
E Book, 2013
"Catnip to the ship’s dedicated buffs." —Publishers Weekly
Titanic Tragedy: A New Look at the Lost Liner
Hardback, 2012
The dean of ocean liner historians uncovers fascinating and unknown aspects of this epic disaster.
France/Norway: France's Last Liner/Norway's First Mega Cruise Ship
Hardback, 2010
The dean of ocean-liner historians brings to life one of the last transatlantic liners: the legendary France, later renamed Norway.