1970s Cruise Line Radio Commericals
The modern cruise industry began in the late 1960s and early 1970s with the founding…
Monthly Archives: December, 2014
United States Cartoons
With United States’ future now appearing considerably brighter, this is a good time to look…
1968: QE2 Begins Final Acceptance Trials
Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth 2 began her final acceptance trials on 23 December 1968 after…
Preliminary Deal to Save United States Announced
The SS United States Conservancy announced today that it has reached a preliminary agreement with…
Ten Milestone Cruise Ships
Although shipping lines, most notably P&O, started offering cruise voyages in the mid-19th century, it…
The Five Worst Maiden Voyages
An ocean liner ‘s maiden voyage is a time of joy, excitement and celebration—except when…
Classic Cruising on Caronia (1949)
Here’s a Cunard Line marketing film from the 1950s extolling the delights of a Mediterranean…
Five Ocean Liners With Unfortunate Names
Ocean liner history is rich with famous and evocative names, such as Queen Mary, Queen…
Ten Milestone Ocean Liner Books
Whether you’re just beginning to learn about ocean liners or have been an enthusiast for…
Film Tour: Queen Elizabeth (1940)
Released in 1948, “Top Liner” is a 20-minute documentary about Queen Elizabeth (1940). The best…