Inman Line: A Forgotten Giant
William Inman’s name should stand alongside Brunel, Cunard and Ismay in 19th century ocean liner…
Browsing: Shipping Lines
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…
The Day Swedish American Line Sailed Away
Swedish American Line (SAL) sailed away from passenger service on 22 March 1975, suspending operations “indefinitely”…
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…