White Star Line: Sold for £1,000
It was the deal of the century—the 19th century. On 18 January 1868 shipping magnate…
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White Star Captains Feel Left Out
In early 1935, White Star Line managers and employees began to fully comprehend the impact…
A Last Liner Becomes a First Cruise Ship
Empress of Canada (1961), Canadian Pacific Line’s last liner, was launched on 10 May 1960…
The Beginning of the End
For many, 8 May 1967 is remembered as the day jet aviation finally defeated ocean…
White Star Hits Hard Times
On 5 December 1930, facing abysmal bookings, White Star Line canceled a planned 31 January…
White Star Line’s Last Voyage
On 11 November 1960, Britannic (1929) left Liverpool on her final voyage to New York.…
Moran and Other Tugboats
On 10 November 1860, Irish immigrant Michael Moran purchased a half interest in a New…