SS United States: Red, White, and Blue Riband, Forever

Maxtone-Graham has yet again produced a profusely illustrated tribute, this one to America's most famous and historic liner.

Arguably the world’s most articulate and authoritative maritime historian, John Maxtone-Graham documents SS United States, her design, construction, and seventeen years of impeccable service. He introduces us to dozens of U.S. passengers, famous and infamous, as well as captains and crew. The last great American ocean liner, SS United States could be converted to a 14,...