The Liners

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Maiden Voyage
Episode overview
The history of passenger ships begins with the move from sail to steam and the formation of major cruise lines P&O and Cunard. Rivalry between Germany and Britain intensified with .. show full overview
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Ships of War
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The passenger-ship history continues, looking at the liners' role as troop ships and immigration transports, and moving on to the era of the great Blue Riband luxury vessels like the Ile de France and Queen Mary.
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The Great Duel
Episode overview
Intense rivalry between Britain's Queen Mary and France's Normandie liners drove transatlantic speed records faster and faster during the glamour days of the early 1930s. But by WW2, the .. show full overview
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Endless Voyage
Episode overview
The final episode tells of the post-Boeing years, when the liners were running half-empty and all seemed doomed to the breaker's yard. Then came the age of the cruise -- and companies .. show full overview