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    Jan 27, 2023 3 minutes

    SHIPS LIBRARY

    book of the month

    The SS United States: Ship of Power, Might and Indecision

    William H. Miller

    Published by Fonthill Publishing, Fonthill Media, Millview, Toadsmoor Road, Stroud, GL5 2TB; 112 pages; softback; fonthillmedia.com; price £24

    The SS United States was a greatsymbol of post-World War II American genius. She was the most advanced ocean liner of her time, being modern, innovative, and hugely powerful. Designed to be a commercial liner but easily convertible to wartime troopship, she entered service in July 1952, just over

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