Cover Image

A man and his ship : America's greatest naval architect and his quest to build the S.S. United States

Examines the life and career of William Francis Gibbs (1886-1967), the Philadelphia native whose lifelong ambition was to build the biggest, fastest, safest liner ever.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ujifusa, Steven.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012.
Edition:1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.
Subjects and Genres:
Gibbs, William F. > (William Francis), > 1886-1967.
Gibbs & Cox > History > 20th century.
United States (Steamship)
Naval architects > United States > Biography.
Ocean liners > United States > History > 20th century.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Summary: Examines the life and career of William Francis Gibbs (1886-1967), the Philadelphia native whose lifelong ambition was to build the biggest, fastest, safest liner ever.
Physical Description: x, 437 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781451645071 (hc : alk. paper)
1451645074 (hc : alk. paper)

Need Help?

Search Tips Research By Mail Contact the Library

Similar Items