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The SS United States : ship of power, might and indecision / William H. Miller.

by Miller, William H., 1948-

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Fonthill Media, 2022.

United States (Steamship) -- History.

Ocean liners -- United States -- History.

9781625451156 (lib. bdg.)

111 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm.

Known as 'Mr Ocean Liner', Bill Miller has written over 100 books about ocean liners -- from early liners, modern cruise ships, even ships during wartime. He has also authored hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, appeared in numerous TV documentaries and is a frequent guest lecturer on today's cruise ships. Bill has won many awards, hosted an ocean liner film festival and himself been the subject of a film documentary.

Includes bibliographical references.

"The SS United States was the most important and newsworthy ocean liner of the post-World War II era. She was the most advanced ocean liner of her time -- modern, innovative, and hugely powerful. Designed to be a commerical liner but easily convertible to wartime troopship, she entered service in July 1952 to rousing triumph and success. She captured the prized Blue Ribbon for transatlantic speed, brought glory to America and her owners, and enjoyed great success for a full decade. But after trans-ocean jets arrived, her successs slowly faded until she was fully decommisssioned by 1969. Over 50 years of idleness, revival plans and schemes, neglect, and decay followed. To this day, the [SS] United States waits silently at a Philadephia pier. This is the story of a very great and beloved ship -- her glory days, but also her days of struggle and indecision." --Back cover.

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