The Santa Maria Hijacking
On 23 January 1961, the world learned that the Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria of…
The Valencia Tragedy
On 22 January 1906, shortly before midnight in poor weather conditions, Pacific Steamship Co.’s Valencia…
Sailing on “The Friendly Ship”
Quick: Which ocean liner was “The Friendly Ship”? Well, according to this promotional film, produced…
City of Boston & the Dynamite Fiend
On 20 January 1870, Inman Line’s City of Boston (1865) outbound from Halifax vanished at…
Thoroughly Modern Teutonic
White Star Line’s Teutonic was launched at the Belfast Harland & Wolff shipyard on 19…
White Star Line: Sold for £1,000
It was the deal of the century—the 19th century. On 18 January 1868 shipping magnate…
Bad Vibrations on Normandie
Normandie is renowned for her interior and exterior beauty. Yet like all great lookers, Normandie also…
Republic Changes With the Times
Like many liners of her era, White Star Line’s Republic (1872) was forced to adapt…
Three Stowaway Stories
Who, at one time or another, hasn’t at least briefly entertained the thought of stowing…
Oceanic — A Giant of Her Time
White Star Line’s Oceanic (1899) was launched on 14 January 1899. Oceanic was named after…