William H. Miller has written more than 80 books on passenger ships, including "Doomed Ships," "Picture History of the Andrea Doria," "RMS Caronia," and "SS United States." He has received the National Maritime History Award and he created the passenger ship database for the Ellis Island Museum. He appeared in the documentary "SS United States: Lady in Waiting" and a documentary about his life and studies, "Mr. Ocean Liner," premiered aboard "RMS Queen Mary 2" on July 1, 2010. He lives in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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The story behind the great liners and the golden age of ocean travel. Full of little-known facts and with stunning colour photographs throughout, this is a handy reference for liners from the "Titanic" to the "QE2".

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The great liners story

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WIILLIAM H. MILLER has written over 80 books on passenger ships and he is an acknowledged world expert in his field. He has received the National Maritime History Award in the US, the Silver Ribband Award, and he created the passenger Ships Database for the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. He has appeared in numerous documentaries and news broadcasts and he is a frequent guest lecturer aboard cruise ships. He lives in New Jersey and has previous written Great British Passenger Ships, RMS Caronia and Under the Red Ensign, amongst others, for The History Press.