Collins, St James, London 1977 - A Quarto Book. A visually extravagant book detailing the rise and fall of great ocean liners and the trade that employed them. Recalling the major sinkings and desasters, 'Titanic', 'Empress of Ireland'with it's 1000 souls lost and the 'Andea Dora' to name a few. Many vessels are depicted with over 400 black and white illustrations. Plastic covered dust jacket that covers yellow cloth covered end boards. 256pp. 300 x 225 mm.