Overview
During WWI and WWII more than 400 passenger ships were sunk following torpedo strikes, surface shellfire, aerial bombardment, or scuttling. Here are details of every deep-sea passenger carrying vessel lost either in regular commercial service or in temporary auxiliary duties. Year-by-year chapters for 1914-18 and 1939-45 contain ships name, year built, owner, builder, tonnage, length, engine type, description of the incident providing date, position, circumstances, cause and number of casualties.
Synopsis
Examines the more than 400 passengers ships that were lost during the First and Second World Wars.
Presents information for each ship including description of the incident providing the date, position, circumstances and number of casualties. Heavily illustrated depicting ships in wartime and peacetime service as well as photos of the incident and of the wreckage.