Exciting News!

• July 18, 2008
  Check out the new color postcards of the Olympic & Titanic, available here!
• June 17, 2008
  Beginning with the Titanic Home Page, new Flash-driven galleries are being installed on every ocean liner's page, to replace the older-style gallery pages. This will make for a much simpler viewing experience, as you will not have to navigate away from the main page, or the picture's caption, to see the larger format image. If you do not have Flash installed, merely go to the Flash site and make the free download here. I don't have a specific time-frame for the rest of the upgrades, but will attempt to get them in play in a very short time. Enjoy!
• April 14, 2008
  96 years ago this evening the Titanic sank. It is appropriate that on this date volumes of Titanic: The Ship Magnificent (Beveridge, Andrews, Hall & Klistorner, with editing by Braunschweiger, all members of the TRMA) are beginning to ship from the publisher and various retailers, while some have already arrived in customers' hands. I was pleased to be able to contribute several photographs from my own collection to help illustrate these magnificent volumes.
  
• April 13, 2008
  A very sad announcement: Barbara McDermott, the last survivor of the Lusitania living in the United States, has passed away. She was 95 years old. Mrs. McDermott was kind enough to provide a "Survivor's Note" for my last book, Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography. More details on her life and passing are available here.
• April 1, 2008
  In honor of the upcoming 93rd Anniversary of the Lusitania disaster, the Discovery Channel is releasing to DVD (on May 6) its program from last year called (in the United States), "The Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror At Sea." Although the program had definite historical in-accuracies, (please compare the presentation with the historical information in Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor) there were some highlights, as well. As I have had numerous inquiries on how to acquire copies, the following links are thus provided:
  Amazon.com (Region 1)
  Amazon.co.uk (Region 2)
• March 31, 2008
  A few updates have been made to the Titanic page. These include a couple of new photographs, and a new tidbit of information that can be found in the Titanic FAQ section: how many blades did Titanic's central propeller have? New research by Mark Chirnside seems to be shattering long-held beliefs on this point.
• March 24, 2008
  Because of intense work on ongoing projects, updates to the site have been few and far between during the last couple of months. I have made an update to the Nomadic page of the site, however, which includes one of my most recent acquisitions: an original photograph of the Nomadic at Cherbourg.
• February 1, 2008
  A very rare photograph of the Titanic has recently been acquired for disply to the public. Click on the thumbnail below to see a higher-resolution version of the picture, or go to the Titanic page for more information on the photograph.
  

• November 28, 2007
  Recently some very positive feedback on "Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography" was received from the family of a survivor of the Lusitania disaster. Please click here to read the review.
• November 16, 2007
  Today, this site has surpassed the mark of 500,000 page loads since it first opened on March 28, 2004.
  Also, it somehow seems fitting that this record was achieved this morning. This is because 100 years ago today the Mauretania began her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York.
• November 10, 2007
  Mark Chirnside's Reception Room has recently been overhauled with an entirely new design. Kent Layton and TMB Studios were proud to render assistance in the endeavor.
• November 5, 2007
  Jonathan Smith, a trustee of the Titanic Research & Modeling Association, has posted an article about the Britannic. The subject? New evidence that proves the third of the White Star trio was to be named Gigantic after all. Read all about it here.
• September 13, 2007
  100 years ago this morning, the Lusitania arrived in New York for the first time, concluding the west-bound leg of her maiden voyage. A great number of details about the maiden voyage are available in "Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor". Because of this centennial anniversary, I have placed copies of the softcover edition of the book on a special sale, this week only. Follow the links on the book page to be taken straight to the ebay pages.
• August 31, 2007
  Maritime researcher and author Mark Chirnside (author of several books, including RMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister and Majestic: The Magic Stick, has recently completed a review of my latest book, Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor. It can be found here.
• July 20, 2007
  Some significant updates to the text portions of this site have been completed in the past week. Each ship under consideration has had its history (in brief) put up, reviewed, and/or expanded. Enjoy reading more details about these liners.
• July 10, 2007
  Mr. Layton has recently acquired a surplus copy of Volume 4 of Frank O. Braynard's incredible 6-volume work on the Leviathan, the "World's Greatest Ship". It is now for sale on Amazon Marketplace at this URL. The volume's condition is very good, with the original dust jacket and good stiff binding.
• July 10, 2007
  Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor was just used as a reference in Sam Halpern's excellent article on the Olympic-class ships' propulsive machinery, which can be found at this URL. Therein, an excellent comparison of the Cunarders' powerplant with those of the White Star ships' can be seen.
• July 3, 2007
  USA Today ran a full-feature article on the S.S. United States today. It can be viewed here. One thing that she apparently has in her favor is that the asbestos has already been removed.
• June 13, 2007
  In order to help make the signed and numbered softcover edition of Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography readily available, I have set up an Amazon Marketplace listing with five copies available.
• June 13, 2007
  More photographs and illustrations of the ships under discussion here at Atlantic Liners are being brought online continually. New additions to the Olympic and Leviathan galleries went up last night, and more will follow in short order. Keep checking back for all the latest updates!
• June 12, 2007
  The first batch of hardcover format copies of Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography in stock at TMBStudios has been sold out in less than a week's time. Another batch is on its way; you may continue to order the hardcover directly from the publisher, or from TMBStudios. All orders placed through TMBStudios will be filled in as timely a manner as possible.
• May 12, 2007
  This evening, a docu-drama on the Lusitania disaster aired on the Discovery Channel. (Terror at Sea: Sinking of the Lusitania.) Make sure to compare the portrayal onscreen with the cold hard facts found both on this site and in the book, "Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor."
• May 10, 2007
  The hardcover format of Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor has been released as of today. It is available through the publisher here, or through our virtual partner, TMBStudios. Remember that unlike the softcover format, this book will not be available through retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
• May 7, 2007
  Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the Lusitania's sinking off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. There were 1,959 passengers and crew aboard for the crossing; 1,198 perished in the disaster, and there were only 761 survivors.
• May 1, 2007
  Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the Lusitania's final departure from New York on her 202nd Crossing of the Atlantic. Throughout the upcoming week, the ship continued to make progress east-bound toward her destination of Liverpool, England. Her first sighting of land would be the coast of Ireland, on May 7.
• April 30, 2007
  100 years ago today, the official "green light" was given to Harland & Wolff shipyards to commence work on the 400-401 project. Hull No. 400 was the Olympic; Hull No. 401 was Titanic. (Thanks to Scott Andrews of the Titanic Research & Modeling Association for reminding everyone of this important anniversary.)
• April 14-15, 2007
  This date marks the 95th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking.
• April 9, 2007
  If you have any material on the ships under consideration within this site that you would like to share (either online or in print), please contact me directly via the links provided in the "Contact" page. All material remains the property of the contributor and is duly credited.
• April 9, 2007
  A number of updates have been made across the site during the last week, including some additions to the galleries on the ships under consideration. Enjoy!
• April 9, 2007
  Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography is now available in softcover format. The hardcover's release, although delayed, is still pending. Pre-orders for both standard hardcovers and limited edition signed & numbered copies are now being taken. Please follow this link for all details on availability and to reserve your copy.
• February 7, 2007:
  My new book, Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendor, will be released shortly. It will be available in both hardcover and softcover formats, although the hardcover version will not be available in standard bookstores. Follow this link for further details.

• 11/9/2006:
  The 2007 Atlantic Liners calendar has now been released. Click here to purchase your copy. From now through December 22, 2006, all calendars are shipping at 20% off their normal price, with free shipping on all orders over $50.
• 11/3/2006:
  A few minor updates to the site are finished now - these include extra images from Mark Chirnside's collection of the Majestic, and a new addition to the Lusitania Gallery. Many thanks to those who hav contributed the images.
• 9/29/2006:
  A new FAQ section on the Titanic is being added. Check here for the latest information.
• 8/30/2006:
  The Atlantic Liners site has been completely redesigned and updated. Some page URL's may have changed; please be sure to update your bookmarks.
• 5/7/2006:
  Today marks the 91st anniversary of the Lusitania's sinking. Sadly, today also marks the passing of Titanic survivor Lillian Asplund; there are now only two Titanic survivors yet living.
• 4/20/2006:
  Ken Schultz, of Hoboken, NJ, USA, passed away last week. He was a world-renowned collector of ocean liner and Hollywood memorabilia, and served as an adviser on the James Cameron film "Titanic". He was the curator of "Destination Hoboken: The Great Ocean Liners of Hamburg-American and North German Lloyd." His passing is a great loss to the maritime community.
• 4/19/2006:
  A new article about the return of the Nomadic has been posted on the Southern Daily Echo site. A transcript can be found on the Nomadic Page.
• 2/13/2006:
  The second edition of Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios has now been released and is available for ordering. See the Atlantic Liners Book Page for further details and information.
• 1/26/2006:
  The Nomadic was purchased at auction today, saving it from almost certain demise. Further news on the subject can be found at the Nomadic Page.
• 1/25/2006:
  A new contributor's art gallery has been opened to showcase some of the material which has recently been contributed to this site. I would like to thank all of the contributors, and extend the invitation for other artists to contribute their material, as well.
• 1/6/2006:
  My article, "The Arrival That Never Took Place", Part One, is now in print. It can be found in the Titanic International Society's quarterly journal, Voyage (Issue No. 54.) The second half of the article will appear in Voyage No. 55. The article is fully illustrated. Check out the TIS web site to order your copy today.
• 1/6/2006:
  The web site for the Titanic International Society's 2006 Titanic Convention in Chicago, Il., USA has gone up. Please follow this link in order to find out more details about the event.

• 12/14/2005:
  Eric Sauder's new publication, RMS Lusitania: The Ship & Her Record, has been given the Blue Riband book award.
• 12/12/2005:
  How long was the Lusitania in overall length? Most sources often quote that she was 785 feet long, but after a detailed series of measurements taken from original plans it is clear that her overall length from the tip of her prow to the taff rail was slightly longer... The ship's statistics on the Lusitania's Home Page has now been changed to reflect this.
• 11/10/2005:
  The Nomadic will be up for auction in January of 2006, for a starting bid of 250,000 Euros, according to Nomadic aficionado Thierry Dufournaud. Save your pennies...
• 11/7/2005:
  Follow this link to get your own full-color Atlantic Liners 2006 wall calendar. Get your new year off to the right start!
• 11/7/2005:
  A new article on the Nomadic has been published. Click on this link to see a translated (from the original French) version of this article.
• 11/1/2005:
  Select photographs of the Atlantic liners are available or purchase here.
• 10/22/2005:
  My next project will be an illustrated and technical history of the Lusitania; if you have any material on the ship that you would be willing to contribute, please use the contact page to let me know immediately.
• 10/21/2005:
  A new update to the Lusitania page includes more photographs of the liner and information on the Stokes family, who were passengers on the doomed voyage. Many thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Troy White for providing me with the information on the Stokes.
• 9/6/2005:
  A new monograph on the arrival of the Titanic in New York has been prepared. Get ready to delve into one of the most detailed considerations of this subject to date.
• 8/28/2005:
  Extensive updates and modifications include excerpts from the book Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios, along with several new photographs contained in the book.
• 8/18/2005:
  A new PDF Fill-in form has been added to the site for those who wish to order Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios from me directly (either a signed & numbered copy or a standard copy). To find this form, please go to the Contact or Atlantic Liners Book pages. After filling out all of the required fields, please e-mail me a copy via the e-mail address found on the Contact page.
• 8/18/2005:
  Updates have been made to the Olympic, Titanic, Britannic & Lusitania pages.
• 7/21/2005:
  New desktop images by graphic artist Christian Stenfelt have been put up on the Desktops Page.
• 7/16/2005:
  The Titanic Research & Modeling Association's 2005 Convention is under way in Chicago, IL., USA this weekend. Discussions by Titanic enthusiasts and experts have been under way, including lectures by Bruce Beveridge, Art Braunschweiger, Tom Nicolai & others. Sean Winterberg of the TRMA was good enough to stock copies of Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios at the Convention for sale to those present. Click here to see updates of the Convention's activities.
• 7/7/2005:
  A new page devoted to the Cunard Liner Queen Mary has been put up. Further updates will follow. If you have any information about the Queen Mary that you would like to add to the page, please make sure to contact me. Pages about the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth 2, Queen Mary 2, Normandie, and France/Norway will follow.
• 6/27/2005:
  James Cameron's latest expedition to the wreck of the Titanic is under way. The research vessel Keldysh reached the wreck site on Sunday, and has now embarked upon what has been termed an "aggressive dive schedule", by team member Parks Stephenson. Further updates will be posted as news is released.
• 6/1/2005:
  A new desktop image of the Lusitania unloading the Christmas mails has been added to the Desktops Page. More photographs will also be added to this site over the next few weeks. Keep checking back for further updates.
• 5/7/2005:
  "Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios" has gone to press and is now available for ordering. Click here to order your copy. Click here for a preview.
• 5/2/2005:
  New information on the future of the ex-White Star tender Nomadic has been released by the French Titanic Society. The release can be found here.
• 5/1/2005:
  The information contained within the PDF articles available on this site has been revised, expanded and updated and can now be found in the new book, "Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios". Plans are in the works to add short summaries of the liners' careers over the course of the next couple of weeks.
• 3/1/2005:
  A new article has been added to the Britannic section of this site. It reflects a new bit of historical documentation that was turned up by Olympic-class researcher and author Mark Chirnside. The debate? The Britannic's Hospital Ship Number may not be G618. This information is brand new and is available nowhere else!
• 2/6/2005:
  Atlantic Liners is proud to showcase new and highly detailed three-dimensional graphic renderings of the Olympic, Titanic and Britannic by graphic artist Christian Stenfelt. Check back here to see new images as they go up!