Emmons 1985 PB American Passenger Ships Ocean Lines Liners Maritime History Book For Sale

This classic reference by Frederick Emmons is a key guide to American passenger ships and the ocean lines and liners they operated, making it a cornerstone volume for serious ocean‑liner collectors. Emmons systematically documents U.S.‑flag passenger ships, organizing entries by line and era, with concise notes on construction, builders, tonnage, dimensions, and years in service. He also outlines principal routes, wartime service, and final dispositions, giving researchers a fast way to track when and where a ship ran, and what ultimately happened to it. Many editions include photo sections or profile drawings that visually anchor the data, making the book useful both at the desk and on the shelf. For buyers interested in U.S. passenger shipping, immigration history, or building a working maritime reference library, this title—especially in VG+ condition—is a very attractive, research‑ready addition.
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