The World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society
"A Complete Source For Books And Items Relating To The History Of Passenger Ships"
We have a limited supply of books covering the great history of the passenger liner. If you're a Ocean Liner and Cruise Ship fan these books are a must have for your collection.

We've reviewed a vast array of books written on this subject and these are all top notch. Orders are accepted by check or credit card (Mastercard/Visa). See ordering instructions here

Pictorial Encyclopedia of
Ocean Liners, 1860-1994

By William H. Miller

The latest Dover book by Bill Miller is an excellent photo and capsule look at some of the greatest ocean liners over 15,000 tons that sailed from 1860 to 1994. Each is listed in alphabetical order with a photo and brief descriptive history of the ships.
Another high quality Dover book.

Paperbound, 142 pages, 417 photos & Illustrations

$16.95

Great Cruise Ships &
Ocean Liners, 1954-1986

By William H. Miller

This Dover edition recollects the last great years of transatlantic travel and the rise of today's modern cruise ships. Like other Dover books it makes extensive use of high quality photos and features such ships as the
United States, QE2, Queen Elizabeth
and more.

Paperbound, 128 pages, over 170 photos

$10.95

Exploring The Lusitania
By Robert D. Ballard

A fabulous new hardcover book on the Lusitania done in a similar style to the author's bestseller Discovey of the Titanic. A superb account of the tragic sinking of the ship in 1915 along with a in-depth photographic exploration of the wreck of the ship done by Robert Ballard. A fabulous selection of original photos of the ship and underwater photos of the wreckage.

Hardcover, 227 pages, extensive Black & White and color photos

$45.00

Disasters At Sea
By Milton Watson

A newly released revised edition that gives a complete record of all passenger liner losses decade by decade since the turn of the century. Includes recent ACHILLE LAURO and ESTONIA disasters as well as the fall of the TITANIC and the QUEEN ELIZABETH

Hardcover, 216 pages, many photos

$29.95

The Fabulous Interiors Of
The Great Ocean Liners

By William  H. Miller

The third in a series of Bill Miller books from Dover Publications is now available. This beautifully printed volume contains over 200 of the finest photos of the lavish interiors of the most magnificent liners that sailed the seas from the 1890's to the 1980's.
Here in glorious detail, glimpse stunning salons, suites, music rooms, ballrooms and barrooms, libraries, dining rooms, theaters and more, decorated in styles ranging from Louis XIV and Victorian to Art Deco and Modern. Many interiors of famous ships are shown such as the FURST BISMARK, IMPERATOR, ILE DE FRANCE, QUEEN OF BERMUDA, NORMANDIE, ANDREA DORIA, TITANIC, CONTE GRANDE, UNITED STATES, and many, many more. Another high quality paperbound book from Dover

145 pages, 228 black & white photos

$10.95

The Great Luxury Liners: 1927-1954
By William H. Miller

Beginning in the 1920's over 180 superb photos depict a total of 101 ships, ranging from the LEVIATHAN, to the MAURETANIA, to the UNITED STATES plus many many more. Captures the opulence of the most famous ships of the era. Many rare unpublished photos.

Softbound, 162 pages, 186 photos

$12.95

Modern Cruise Ships 1965-1990
A Photographic Record

By William H. Miller

This high quality softbound book documents through fabulous photos, the history of the modern cruiseship era beginning in the mid 1960's. Many B&W photos, many have not previously been published

Softbound, 144 pages, 184 photos

$12.95

 

The First Great Ocean Liners In Photographs: 1897-1927
By William  H. Miller

This volume traces the first great luxury ships - from early German four-stackers such as KAISER WILHELM DER GROSSE to Britain's MAURETANIA, LUSITANIA, OLYMPIC & TITANIC. Many of the photos include unique interior scenes of these great ships as well as the passengers and crew who rode them.

Large format, papercover, 144 pages and over 180 rare photographs

$12.95

Picture History Of The Normandie
By Frank O. Braynard

What better way could you think of to complement the recent books on the NORMANDIE, than a Dover picture book by famous historian Frank Braynard. Nearly 200 photographs covering her from her launch to her final scrapping. Naturally there are extensive photos of her fabulous interiors.

144 pages, 190 Black & White  photos

$11.95

Classic Ocean Liners - Vol. 1
Berengaria - Leviathan  Majestic

By Frank O. Braynard

This volume covers the three 50,000-ton German ships, the Imperator, Vaterland and Bismarck, the largest ships of their time, which after WWI went to other owners to earn their place in shipping history as the Berengaria, Leviathan and Majestic.

Hardcover. Many B&W photos

$19.95

Classic Ocean Liners-Vol. 2
Rex & Conti Di Savoia

By Frank O. Braynard

The long awaited sequel to Frank Braynards "Classic Ocean Liner" series. This softbound volume documents the history of these two famous Italian ships of the 1930's. Both were revolutionary in design and among the most popular on the "Southern Route" Atlantic run.

Softbound, 189 pages. Many photos

$24.95

Palaces That Went To Sea
By John T. Gibbons

This privately published, hardcover book is a superb collection of photos and text that traces the interior amenities of passenger ships from 1840 to present. An excellent balance of text and photos that covers all the popular liners. A limited private printing, so we suggest you order now, as once supply is gone it will not be reprinted

Hardcover, 252 page, 8-1/2"x11" format. Hundreds of photos

$44.95

Palaces Supplements
Two 24 page softcover supplements to the authors popular hardcover edition of Palaces That Went To Sea. These supplements have an extensive number of interior photos of some of the smaller passenger ships. Sold as a two-volume pair only

$15.95

Titanic Triumph & Tragedy
Second Edition
By William H. Miller

An updated version of the title first published in 1988. One of the definitive books on the most famous of all sea disasters. Includes a nice color section on the discovery and of artifacts recovered from the ship. This is a large format book that makes extensive use of rare photographs

Hardcover, 352 pages,
Many B&W and Color photos

$45.00

QE2
By Captain Ronald W. Warwick

First printed several years ago, this edition updates a number of changes that have taken place on the ship. Lots of construction photos throughout the life of the ship, plus a selection of behind the scenes photos of areas passengers never see. An extensive selection of black & white and color photos.

Hardcover, 224 pages, extensive photos

$40.00

 

Great Cruise Ships
& O

By William H. Miller

The long awaited third book in the popular Dover series. This edition recollects the last great years of Transatlantic travel and the rise of today's modern cruise ships. Like the others in the series it makes extensive use of high quality photos and features such as the UNITED STATES, QUEEN ELIZABETH, QE-2, STOCKHOLM and many, many more.

Large format, paperbound, 128 pages, over 170 photos

$10.95

Picture History Of The Cunard Line
By Braynard & Miller

A wonderful pictorial history of the famous Cunard Line. Over 180 photographs and illustrations show the lines on the high seas and in port, as well as depicting staterooms, lounges, interior decor and carefree life aboard ship. This volume is the usual high quality Dover product.

Softbound, 144 pages, 188 photos

$13.95

Voyages
By Bill Miller

Bill Miller has traveled the world on many of the famous ocean liners and cruise ships. This book is a wonderful recollection of only a sampling of the voyages that he has taken over the years. Complete with a nice selection of photos.

Softbound, 68 pages, B&W photos

$10.95

The Empress Of Britain
Canadian Pacific's Greatest Ship
By Gordon Turner

This book tells the story of one of the greatest superliners of the 1930s and the largest ship ever built for Canadian Pacific, the 42,000 ton Empress of Britain. Included are many previously unpublished photographs, deck plans log abstracts, menus and itineraries..

Hardcover, 216 pages, over 180 photos

$35.00

 

ORDERING INFORMATION

Payment for the above mentioned books may be made by check or money order. For all foreign orders payment must be made in U.S. funds and payable at a New York bank. All other types of foreign checks will be returned. For Canadian orders we prefer postal money order or bank money orders payable in U.S. funds only

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