A Cruise Ship Primer: History & Operations

by Craig A. Munsart

Overview

Cruise ships, the largest moving man-made objects, can be almost a quarter-mile long, as tall as a twenty-five-story building, and largely self-contained cities of 8,000 people. With 172 photographs and illustrations, the cruise ship is examined: its planning, construction, behind-the-scenes operation, and ultimate fate. More than 240 ships are highlighted as the cruise ship’s history is traced from its origins to its future projections. This book is a great resource for designers, architects, shipbuilders, and cruise ship passengers. Read it before you board and take it along when you sail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780870336386
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	03/28/2015
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Craig A. Munsart has Bachelor and Master degrees in Architecture and Geology, as well as his Colorado teacher certification. He has had long careers in petroleum exploration and public school education. He is retired and lives in Colorado.