When United States Took the Hales Trophy
When United States took the Hales Trophy home in late 1952, the award for the…
Browsing: Ocean Liners
Raffaello was La Dolce Vita
Raffaello was la dolce vita on the high seas, a grand, glorious and excessive last…
Happy 15th Birthday, Queen Mary 2
In Mexico, a girl who is having her 15th birthday is called a quinceañera. 21…
When Suevic Lost Her Bow
White Star Line’s Suevic lost her bow in an unusual incident that began on 17…
Art Deco Icon, Ile de France
Art Deco icon, Ile de France, was launched on 14 March 1926 at Chantiers de…
First Doric Debuts
On one voyage,White Star Line’s Doric (1883) was launched at Harland & Wolff in Belfast…
Cedric Bumps a Barge
White Star liners always seemed to be bumping into things: ships, piers, rocks and the…
United States’ Most Famous “Passenger”
United States’ most famous “passenger” began her journey to France on 5 March 1963. After…
Queen Elizabeth’s Second Maiden Voyage
Queen Elizabeth’s second maiden voyage, the one made with civilian passengers and under Cunard Line…
First White Star Liner’s Maiden Voyage
The maiden voyage of the first White Star liner was anything but routine. On 2…