1912: New York Awaits Titanic’s Arrival
Three days before her scheduled arrival on Wednesday 17 April 1912, New York was eagerly…
Author John Edwards
John Edwards
John is the publisher and editor of Oceanliners Magazine.
Capt. Edward J. Smith Begins His Journey
For White Star Line Capt. Edward J. Smith, 10 April 1912 marked the beginning of…
Iconic Photo Mystery
Can you solve the iconic photo mystery? According to New York City government records, on…
As War is Declared, US Seizes German Liners
It was the largest ocean liner fleet acquisition in history. The United States’ entry into…
Inman Line: A Forgotten Giant
William Inman’s name should stand alongside Brunel, Cunard and Ismay in 19th century ocean liner…
Normandie Inspection
Several men who look as if they had just stepped out of a René Magritte painting…
Celtic Leads the “Big Four”
White Star Line’s Celtic (1901) was launched on 4 April 1901 at Belfast’s Harland &…
1910: Cunard Decrees No “Old” Captains
If you think that age discrimination is a recent trend, consider this article, published in…
Collins Line: A “Dramatic” Failure
American Edward Knight Collins owned the New York and Liverpool United States Mail Steamship Company…
Atlantic: First White Star Liner to Sink
Atlantic (1871) holds the dubious distinction of being the very first White Star liner to…