The American merchant marine, made up of commercial ships flying the US flag, has had an up-and-down existence since first coming to prominence following the end of the First World War. This outstanding new book contains numerous outstanding photographs of American ships from the past century accompanied by text and captions that have been thoroughly researched by a leading expert in the field. 

The American merchant marine, made up of commercial ships flying the US flag, has had an up-and-down existence since first coming to prominence following the end of the First World War. This outstanding new book contains numerous outstanding photographs of American ships from the past century accompanied by text and captions that have been thoro....