This unusual book celebrates the 100th anniversary of Cunard Line’s Mauretania, one of the most famous liners ever built. A lucky ship, she held the transatlantic Blue Riband record for twenty-two years. Despite being scrapped in 1936, many of her magnificent interiors are still scattered around England. In fact, no other demolished liner of the past has so much material still on view.

Peter Newall has written definitive books on the Union-Castle Line and the Orient Line. To these standard works he has now added, probably, his most accessible book, this time on a single liner, the Mauretania. His approach to the subject is a novel one, for his book is divided into two parts. The first is a very readable and comprehensive history of the liner, which is enhanced by the inclusion of a selection of fantastic mono photographs of the ship during her building, at every stage of her career and in her every mood. This section also includes an impressive four-page fold-out cut-away plan of the whole ship.

There is a reason why there are plenty of internal shots, for these lead on to Part Two of the book. In May 1935 Cunard organised an auction of large areas of Mauretania's public rooms. Fabulous fixtures and fitting were sold off, including fine panelling, Moorish-style fireplaces, ornate columns and the famous glass dome from the first-class library. Many of the principal pieces that were sold off are to be found today all around Britain in private residences, an hotel, museums including the London Science Museum, the Rosyth Naval Dockyard and even the famous Pinewood Film Studios. Peter has tracked down a great many items and he features them in full colour in his book. This fascinating aspect of the liner's story makes this a book that captures, and holds, the interest of even non-liner enthusiasts. (October 2006). 136pp. 110 full-colour, 198 mono photographs. Four-page fold-out plan. LBK. 297x210mm.

Reviews of: MAURETANIA: TRIUMPH & RESURRECTION

Ships Monthly "Book of the Month"

"A glorious book and amazing story" Country Life

" The ultimate Mauretania book…far above the average ocean liner history"

Maritime Matters

"Fascinating piece of maritime detective work... excellent reproduction"

Lloyd's List

"A book that is a stunning tribute to one of the world's most famous ocean

liners" Fairplay

"Lavish use of photographs…reads like a well-written murder mystery" Cruise

Critic

"A must-have in a ship-lover’s library - not just a lovely picture book…a

handy reference guide to the history of the Mauretania". Titanic Historical

Society Commutator

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Mauretania's Whistle: The author has also obtained a recording of Mauretania's steam whistle recorded from a mile away. If your computer system has a sound system connected, you should be able to hear its glorious sound. Just click on this link: Mauretania's Whistle

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