Ship of Secrets: The Titanic’s LGBTQ+ History
The Titanic is arguably the most famous ship in history, and nearly everyone knows the tragic story of her ill-fated maiden voyage. Books like Walter […]
Ocean Liners
The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester
During World War II, scores of ocean liners were converted into troop transports for the Allied war effort. Mighty ships like Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, […]
Going Beyond with Celebrity Cruises
My wife and I just got back from a five-day cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Beyond. Wow! What an incredible experience! This was our first […]
Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of the Antonia Graza
For as long as people have sailed the high seas, ships have sunk and gone to the bottom. But some have disappeared without a trace. […]
Strange Things Happen at Sea: Five Coincidences You Might Not Believe
Hello everyone! Apologies for the lack of posts lately. There’s been a lot going on lately, including me transitioning into a new job at work. […]
Book Review: The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria by Greg King and Penny Wilson
Book Summary A glamorously splendid ship sails to New York with thousands of people aboard. One of the most modern ocean liners ever built, her […]
Ocean Liners and Cruise Ships: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between an ocean liner and a cruise ship? It’s a question I frequently hear, and one I recall getting a lot when […]