Tragedy Becomes Farce on Adriatic
Tragedy turned into farce on Adriatic (1907) on 12 March 1910. As the White Star Line liner…
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Farewell, Calgaric
On 20 December 1934, White Star Line’s Calgaric ended her relatively short and generally uneventful…
Film Tour: Queen Elizabeth (1940)
Released in 1948, “Top Liner” is a 20-minute documentary about Queen Elizabeth (1940). The best…
Abyssinia — A Miracle Rescue
Like many liners, Cunard Line’s Abyssinia (1870) hauled both passengers and cargo. In December 1891,…
Columbus-Homeric, Hindenburg-Columbus
Norddeutscher Lloyd’s Columbus was launched at the F. Schichau shipyard in Danzig on 17 December…
Saxonia — A Tall Tale
Saxonia (1900) was launched on 16 December 1899. At 14,197 gross tons, she was the…
Belgic — White Star Line’s Only US-Built Ship
The ship that would become Belgic (1903), and hold the distinction of being the only…
Liners Transporting Masterpieces
Transatlantic ocean liners are often associated with glamourous celebrities, but in the 1960s—during the twilight…
The Five Worst Maiden Voyages
An ocean liner’s maiden voyage is usually a time of great joy, excitement, and celebration—except…
J. Bruce Ismay: A Media Hit Job?
J. Bruce Ismay, the White Star Line managing director and Titanic survivor, was born on…