Browsing: Oddities
The Stateroom Switcheroo
A tale that sounds a little too good to be true, from the Brooklyn Daily…
The “New” Nantucket Lightship
After Olympic (1911) accidentally ran over and sank the Nantucket Lightship (Lightship 117) in 1934,…
Ocean Liner Travel Tips—1926
Preparing for your 1926 transatlantic crossing? Here are some helpful tips, courtesy of the National…
White Star Line’s Noah’s Ark
Tauric (1891) must have looked like White Star Line’s Noah’s Ark as she steamed into New York…
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Card sharps were a big problem on early 20th century ocean liners. Not only did…
Iconic Photo Mystery
Can you solve the iconic photo mystery? According to New York City government records, on…
Empress of Scotland—Cursed By Fire
There have been two liners bearing the name Empress of Scotland. Both ultimately fell victim…
Ghostly Lusitania
The title card on this brief, undated, silent film clip states: “New York—The steamer ‘Lusitania’…
Film: Franconia Fashion Show
Cunard’s Transatlantic Crossing Fashion Week isn’t until September. Yet, as this film shows, the line’s…
Collision Survivors Survive Second Collision
How many liner passengers can lay claim to the fact they were subjected to two…