10. Rex
Italy’s first superliner, Rex, was launched on 1 August 1930. Rex was in every respect a world-class ship of state, although she represented something of a throwback in style. While the greatest liners of the era, including Normandie, Bremen and Queen Mary, all embraced the new Art Deco movement, Rex was steeped in classic—some would say stodgy—design. Yet no expense was spared in creating a luxurious, sumptuous superliner.
Recommended reading…
Classic Ocean Liners: Rex and Conte di Savoia
