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Empress of Scotland—Cursed By Fire
There have been two liners bearing the name Empress of Scotland. Both ultimately fell victim…
Remembering Smiley
We called him “Smiley,” but that wasn’t his name. First off, he was German, so…
We’re in the Golden Age of Cruising
Welcome to the golden age of cruising. In case you haven’t noticed, cruise line stock…
Churchill’s Ships
Sir Winston Churchill sailed on many different ocean liners during his long and illustrious life,…
Ghostly Lusitania
The title card on this brief, undated, silent film clip states: “New York—The steamer ‘Lusitania’…
Empress of Britain (1931) Washes Up
In this 1932 newsreel, Empress of Britain (1931) washes up in Southampton (as in “undergoes…
The Last Voyage
On 19 February 1960, US filmgoers got their first chance to see Ile de France…
Film: Franconia Fashion Show
Cunard’s Transatlantic Crossing Fashion Week isn’t until September. Yet, as this film shows, the line’s…
Film: Churchill’s Last Queen Mary Voyage
Sir Winston Churchill passed away on 24 January 1965. We remember the great man with…
New York Harbor Highlights: 1983
On 30 April 1983, my brother and I headed to the foot of West 43nd…