The Last Great Race: The S.S. United States and the Blue Riband
The Last Great Race recounts the S.S. United States' quest for the Blue Riband, the ultimate prize in transatlantic speed. Lawrence M. Driscoll vividly portrays the ship's groundbreaking voyages, engineering feats, and place in maritime history, celebrating an era of ocean liner supremacy and American innovation.
About This Book
The Last Great Race delves into the storied legacy of the S.S. United States, an iconic ocean liner that symbolized American ingenuity in the mid-20th century.
Author Lawrence M. Driscoll chronicles the ship's design, construction, and operational triumphs, highlighting its role in the competitive world of transatlantic crossings.
The narrative focuses on the Blue Riband, the coveted award for the fastest Atlantic voyage, and how the S.S. United States claimed this honor.
Through detailed accounts, the book preserves the excitement of an era when luxury liners dominated the seas, blending engineering marvels with human ambition.
Readers gain insight into the broader context of maritime history and the ship's enduring impact on transportation and culture.
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