180 Years of Cunard
2020
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2nd edition
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-9376-0 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-9376-0 (ISBN)
Celebrating 180 years of the iconic Cunard Line, the world’s most famous shipping company
In 2020, the Cunard Line celebrates its 180th anniversary. One of the most famous transatlantic shipping companies, Cunard is beloved on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as around the world. Cunard pioneered many new technologies and launched the largest and fastest liners of their day. During both world wars the Cunarders answered the call of duty and transported thousands of troops to support the Allies. Today, the enduring history of this great shipping line has carried on into the twenty-first century, with the three current Queens celebrating Cunard’s heritage, while a new ship is under construction. This new paperback edition is updated to cover events since the line’s 175th anniversary. With new and updated stories from people involved with line, Cunard’s 180-year history is shared in stunning photographs and engaging text to explore the legacy of the great Cunarders.
In 2020, the Cunard Line celebrates its 180th anniversary. One of the most famous transatlantic shipping companies, Cunard is beloved on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as around the world. Cunard pioneered many new technologies and launched the largest and fastest liners of their day. During both world wars the Cunarders answered the call of duty and transported thousands of troops to support the Allies. Today, the enduring history of this great shipping line has carried on into the twenty-first century, with the three current Queens celebrating Cunard’s heritage, while a new ship is under construction. This new paperback edition is updated to cover events since the line’s 175th anniversary. With new and updated stories from people involved with line, Cunard’s 180-year history is shared in stunning photographs and engaging text to explore the legacy of the great Cunarders.
Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross have shared a passion for cruise ships for most of their lives. Together they have written over a dozen books as well as articles and stories for magazines and newspapers. Both have appeared on TV news speaking about cruising, while Chris has featured as an expert for the BBC, Sky News and ABC. They have written The Photographic Journey series, books in the Story Series, A Photographic History of P&O Cruises, A Photographic History of the Orient Line and The Evolution of The Transatlantic Liner. They maintain websites at www.chrisframe.com.au and www.chriscunard.com
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.05.2020 |
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| Vorwort | Stephen M. Payne |
| Zusatzinfo | 100 Illustrations, color; 175 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 245 x 224 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schiffe |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7509-9376-6 / 0750993766 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7509-9376-0 / 9780750993760 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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