Harvard Seeks the Spanish Fleet
Serving in the Spanish-American War, USS Harvard (ex-American Lines’ City of New York) departed New York…
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As War is Declared, US Seizes German Liners
It was the largest ocean liner fleet acquisition in history. The United States’ entry into…
Georgic Defied the Odds
Most ships in HMT Georgic’s condition on 19 March 1943 would have been towed to…
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Maiden Voyage
Queen Elizabeth’s secret maiden voyage began on 3 March 1940. It was, arguably, the most…
Indomitable Celtic
World War I took a terrific toll on ocean liners operating in both civilian and…
The General von Steuben Disaster
The General von Steuben disaster, while not well known, is nonetheless near the top of…
Wilhelm Gustloff: Death Through Torpedo
History’s greatest passenger ship disaster occurred on 30 January 1945. The Wilhelm Gustloff disaster likely…
The Santa Maria Hijacking
On 23 January 1961, the world learned that the Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria of…
Unglamorous Delphic Dies Heroically
Delphic, launched on 5 January 1897, is a strong contender for the dubious honor of…
Queen Mary Brings the Troops Home
It may have been the “Grey Ghost’s” proudest moment. On 3 January 1946, HMT Queen…