QE2 Hotel Opens
The Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel is now open for business in Dubai, putting to rest—at…
The Day Olympic Sailed Into History
Olympic (1911) arrived at Southampton at end of her final regular service voyage on 12…
The Man Who Invented the Ocean Liner
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born on 9 April 1806. Among his many other accomplishments, Brunel…
The Day Queen Mary’s Captain Wept
A newspaper clipping from 22 September 1967: Queen Mary has that effect on people. To…
Titanic Survivor Madeleine Force Astor
Titanic survivor Madeleine Force Astor died at age 46 in Palm Beach, Florida, on 27…
When United States Took the Hales Trophy
When United States took the Hales Trophy home in late 1952, the award for the…
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…
Georgic Defied the Odds
Most ships in HMT Georgic’s condition on 19 March 1943 would have been towed to…
Empress of Scotland—Cursed By Fire
There have been two liners bearing the name Empress of Scotland. Both ultimately fell victim…