The definitive guide to the historic S.S. United States, featuring the
classic text with a new foreword and introduction by the SS United
States Conservancy.
The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States is the fascinating
behind-the-scenes story of one of the fastest ships in the world. Follow
Frank Braynard, the nation's leading maritime historian, as he
chronicles the life of the S.S. United States, which still holds the
West-bound speed record on the North Atlantic. This book stands as a
fitting tribute of her maiden voyage, a celebration of her recent rescue
efforts by the SS United States Conservancy, and an inspiration for
future generations to restore the legacy of the greatest ocean liner
this country has ever built.