Evolution of the Passenger Ship
Take a voyage through the rich history of passenger ships. From mass migration through to luxury holidays, passenger shipping has played a central role in the collective human story. They have been at the forefront of innovative technology, leading to vessels capable of greater speed and safety, new luxuries, and increased scale and size.
From the earliest days of using ships to transport people, through the development of the giant passenger transportation industry, to the huge cruise ships we see today, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most important evolutions that had a significant impact on passenger shipping.
Accompanied by captivating photographs, The Evolution of the Passenger Ship explores the way ships were shaped over time and how they in turn helped to shape the world around them.
CHRIS FRAME and RACHELLE CROSS share a passion for passenger ships and cruising, having written over a dozen books and countless articles on historic and modern-day passenger ships. Chris has appeared as a maritime history expert on the BBC, Channel 5, Sky News, ABC News and LBC 97.3. They have written several books for The History Press, including 180 Years of Cunard, Oriana: A Photographic Journey and A Photographic History of the Orient Line. They maintain popular cruising and history websites www.chrisframe.com.au and www.chriscunard.com.