Cruise ships : an evolution in design
Focusing on liner details from the 1930s to the present day, this book traces the 19th century origins of cruise ships before outlining their evolution during the latter half of the 20th century into some of the world's most specialised vessels
History
271 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
9780851776606, 0851776604
43419400
Genesis
Duality
Advancement
The superliners
The SunVikings
Lineage and nationality
Progress of scale
Rebuilding and conversion
Confidence of progress
Towards six figures
Alternatives of scale
Classics of renaissance
Epilogue
Appendix : Ship's specifications
Naval interior architects