Picture History of the SS United States

 

Front Cover: Picture History of the SS United States by William H. Miller, Jr.

Front Cover, Picture History of the SS United States by William H. Miller, Jr., 2003. GGA Image ID # 2021b06689

 

From the Publisher

An international authority on ocean liners and the author of more than 45 books on the subject, William Miller has had a lifelong love affair with these magnificent ships--including the SS United States. Like many of this ship's loyal following, Miller was awed by its size, beautiful lines, aura of glamour, and speed. (Its maiden voyage in 1952 was a record-breaking one.) All these elements are captured in a book that pays tribute to this symbol of brilliant maritime technology.

More than 150 rare photographs reveal stages in the ship's construction and its christening, as well as intimate views of modern lounges with paneled walls and fireplaces, staterooms and dining rooms, a gymnasium, and pool, theatres, a ballroom with cocktail bar, and play decks. Extensive captions provide data on tonnage, size, speed, and other characteristics. A comprehensive pictorial record that will appeal to maritime historians, this celebration of an American champion and centerpiece of national pride will also captivate ship lovers and anyone thrilled by sea travel. Dover Original. Introduction. Captions. Approximately 150 photographs.

 

Back Cover, Picture History of the SS United States by William H. Miller, Jr., 2003.

Back Cover, Picture History of the SS United States by William H. Miller, Jr., 2003. GGA Image ID # 2021ed8be4

 

From the Back Cover

An international authority on ocean liners and the author of more than 45 books on the subject, William Miller has had a lifelong love affair with these magnificent ships—including the SS United States.

Like many of this vessel's loyal followers, Miller was awed by its size, beautiful lines, aura of glamour, and speed. Breaking the record for the fastest time across the Atlantic, the United States was hailed as the pride of America and the greatest ship of her time.

All these elements are captured in a book that pays tribute to this symbol of brilliant maritime technology. More than 150 rare photographs reveal stages in the ship's construction and its christening, as well as intimate views of modern lounges with paneled walls and fireplaces, staterooms and dining rooms, a promenade, and pool, theaters, a ballroom with cocktail bar and play decks.

Also included are chapters on the United States' predecessor, the SS America, and other ships flying the U.S. flag. Extensive captions provide colorful commentary and data on tonnage, size, speed, and other characteristics.

A comprehensive pictorial record that will appeal to maritime historians, this celebration of an American champion and centerpiece of national pride will also captivate ship lovers and anyone thrilled by sea travel.

Original Dover (2003) publication. Introduction. Captions. 159 photographs. 128pp. 8 7/8 x 11 3/4. Paperbound.

 

Contents

  • Chapter I United States Lines: The Early Fleet
  • Chapter II The America: A Grand Forerunner
  • Chapter III Workhorses on Water: Cargo Ships of United States Fines
  • Chapter IV Other Ships Flying the Stars & Stripes
  • Chapter V SS United States: The Yankee Record-Breaker
  • Chapter VI Making Waves: The World’s Fastest Ocean Liner
  • Chapter VII Decay and Decline: Decades in Limbo
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Ships

 

Index of Ships

Many of the ships mentioned in this book have carried different names during their careers. With a few exceptions, only the name most relevant to the text is reflected in this index.

  1. African Endeavor
  2. African Enterprise
  3. Alsatia
  4. America
  5. American Banker
  6. American Builder
  7. American Challenger
  8. American Clipper
  9. American Farmer
  10. American Harvester
  11. American Importer
  12. American Judge
  13. American Jurist
  14. American Merchant
  15. American New York
  16. American Scout
  17. American Shipper
  18. American Trader
  19. American Traveler
  20. Ancon
  21. Andes
  22. Antietam
  23. Antigua
  24. Antilles
  25. Aquitania
  26. Argentina
  27. Atlantic
  28. Baltic
  29. Barrett
  30. Berengaria
  31. Berlin
  32. Brasil
  33. Brazil
  34. California
  35. Carnarvon Castle
  36. Chiriqui
  37. Columbus
  38. Constitution
  39. Cristobal
  40. Cristoforo Colombo
  41. Del Mar
  42. Del Norte
  43. Del Sud
  44. Dominican Monarch
  45. Enterprise
  46. Ernie Pyle
  47. Excambion
  48. France
  49. Geiger
  50. General Edwin D. Patrick
  51. General Hugh J. Gaffney
  52. General Le Roy E. Hinge
  53. General William Weigel
  54. George W. Goethals
  55. George Washington
  56. Georgic
  57. Giulio Cesare
  58. Homeric
  59. Hudson
  60. Ile de France
  61. Independence
  62. Jamaica
  63. Lez Guardia
  64. Lake Champlain
  65. Leilani
  66. Leviathan
  67. Liberté
  68. Lista
  69. Lurline
  70. Majestic
  71. Malolo
  72. Manhattan
  73. Marine Falcon
  74. Marine Flasher
  75. Marine Jumper
  76. Marine Lynx
  77. Marine Marlin
  78. Marine Shark
  79. Marine Tiger
  80. Mariposa
  81. Mauretania
  82. Media
  83. Monterey
  84. Nieuw Amsterdam
  85. Normandie
  86. Ocean Explorer I
  87. Olympia
  88. Olympic
  89. Oranje
  90. Oriente
  91. Panama
  92. Panhandle State
  93. Paris
  94. Pasteur
  95. Pennland
  96. Pennsylvania
  97. Pioneer Gem
  98. Pioneer Glen
  99. Pioneer Land
  100. Pioneer Minx
  101. Potomac
  102. President Arthur
  103. President Cleveland
  104. President Fillmore
  105. President Harding
  106. President Monroe
  107. President Polk
  108. President Roosevelt
  109. President Wilson
  110. Puerto Rico
  111. Queen Elizabeth
  112. Queen Federica
  113. Queen Mary
  114. Quirigua
  115. Republic
  116. Santa Barbara
  117. Santa Nine (1946)
  118. Talamanca
  119. Santa Paula
  120. Santa Quartet (1963-64)
  121. Santa Rosa Quartet (1932-33)
  122. Savannah
  123. Stockholm
  124. Susquehanna
  125. United States
  126. Upshur
  127. Uruguay

 

Library of Congress Catalog Listing

  • Personal name: Miller, William H., 1948-
  • Main title: Picture history of the SS United States / William H. Miller, Jr.
  • Published/Created: Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, c2003.
  • Description: ix, 118 p. : ill.; 30 cm.
  • ISBN: 0486428397 (pbk.)
  • LC classification (full): VM383.U5 M53 2003
  • LC classification (partial): VM383.U5
  • Subjects: United States (Steamship)--History--Pictorial works. Ocean liners--United States--History--Pictorial works.
  • Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 116) and index.
  • LCCN: 2003043463
  • Dewey class no.: 387.2/432/0973
  • Geographic area code: n-us---
  • Type of material: Book

 

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