Types Of Ocean Liners
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Ocean Liners
“A truly comprehensive publication, running the gamut from the first Atlantic sail-enhanced steamers to today’s remaining handful of combi-liners.” —Maritime Matters Before the advent of the jet age, ocean liners were the principal means of transport around the globe, and carried migrants and business people, soldiers and administrators, families, and lone travelers to every corner of the world. Though the ocean liner was born on the North Atlantic it soon spread to all the other oceans and in this new book the author addresses this huge global story. The account begins with Brunel’s Great Eastern and the early Cunarders, but with the rise in nationalism and the growth in empires in the latter part of the 19th century, and the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the colonial powers of Spain, France, and Germany soon established shipping lines of their own, and transpacific routes were opened up by Japanese and American lines. The golden age between the two world wars witnessed huge growth in liner traffic to Africa, Australia and New Zealand, India, and the Far East, the French colonies, and the Dutch East and West Indies, but then, though there was a postwar revival, the breakup of empires and the arrival of mass air travel brought about the swan song of the liner. Employing more than 250 stunning photographs, the author describes not just the ships and routes, but interweaves the technical and design developments, covering engines, electric light, navigation and safety, and accommodation. A truly unique and evocative book for merchant ship enthusiasts and historians.
Merchant Ship Types
Author: Alexander Arnfinn Olsen
language: en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date: 2023-01-24
Merchant Ship Types provides a broad and detailed introduction to the classifications and main categories of merchant vessels for students and cadets. It introduces the concept of ship classification by usage, cargo type, and size, and shows how the various size categories affect which ports and channels the types of vessels are permitted to enter. Detailed outlines of each major vessel category are provided, including: • Feeder ship; • General cargo vessels; • Container ships; • Tankers; • Dry bulk carriers; • Multi-purpose vessels; • Reefer ships; • Roll-on/roll-off vessels. The book also explains where these are permitted to operate, the type of cargoes carried, and specific safety or risk factors associated with the vessel class, as well as their main characteristics. Relevant case studies are presented. The textbook is ideal for merchant navy cadets at HNC, HND, and foundation degree level in both the deck and engineering branches, and serves as a general reference for insurance, law, logistics, offshore, and fisheries.
Cruise Through Time: The Legendary Era of Ocean Liners
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-24
**Cruise Through Time: The Legendary Era of Ocean Liners** is a captivating journey into the golden age of transatlantic travel. From the early steamship pioneers to the iconic superliners of the 1930s, this book explores the technological advancements, social hierarchy, and cultural impact of these magnificent vessels. Readers will discover the stories behind some of the most famous liners of all time, including the RMS Titanic, the SS Normandie, and the Queen Mary. They will learn about the famous people who sailed on these ships, the romances that blossomed on board, and the tragedies that befell some of these great vessels. **Cruise Through Time** also examines the role ocean liners played in immigration, war, and peace. These ships were not just vessels for transportation; they were floating cities that carried millions of people across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a better life. They also played a vital role in both World Wars, serving as troop transports and hospital ships. Today, the great liners of the past are gone, but their legacy lives on. In this book, we will celebrate these magnificent vessels and the era of transatlantic travel that they helped to create. We will also look at the future of transatlantic travel, and we will see how the legacy of the great liners is still felt today. Whether you are a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the romance of the open sea, **Cruise Through Time** is the perfect book for you. This comprehensive and engaging volume is packed with fascinating stories, beautiful photographs, and little-known facts about the great liners of the past. If you like this book, write a review!