Art Deco Icon, Ile de France
Art Deco icon, Ile de France, was launched on 14 March 1926 at Chantiers de…
Monthly Archives: March, 2018
Disney’s Stylish Ships
Say what you will about Disney Cruise Lines, but the organization does make a serious…
First Doric Debuts
On one voyage,White Star Line’s Doric (1883) was launched at Harland & Wolff in Belfast…
Churchill’s Ships
Sir Winston Churchill sailed on many different ocean liners during his long and illustrious life,…
Cedric Bumps a Barge
White Star liners always seemed to be bumping into things: ships, piers, rocks and the…
Ghostly Lusitania
The title card on this brief, undated, silent film clip states: “New York—The steamer ‘Lusitania’…
United States’ Most Famous “Passenger”
United States’ most famous “passenger” began her journey to France on 5 March 1963. After…
Report: Queen Mary Could Sink Due to Lack of Repairs
The Scotsman reports that a new marine inspection has warned that a lack of money…
Queen Elizabeth’s Second Maiden Voyage
Queen Elizabeth’s second maiden voyage, the one made with civilian passengers and under Cunard Line…
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Maiden Voyage
Queen Elizabeth’s secret maiden voyage began on 3 March 1940. It was, arguably, the most…