Customer Reviews

CRUISE SHIPS: An Evolution in Design

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Mr. Dawson's book is extremely interesting if one is interested in the development of passenger ships. The evolution of their design from liners to cruise ships is covered in much detail. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to understand or 'see' the details described without having the deckplans of each and every ship mentioned. Mr. Dawson's excellent drawings are shown in such a small scale that even the text on them cannot be read. This way a lot of useful information is lost.

Nevertheless, it is an excellent book for those interested in ship design but it is not a picture book for the ship-lover.

A very well researched and interestingly written description of how cruise ships have evolved. While another reviewer is correct that some of the illustrations have one reaching for a magnifying glass, there isn't really a way round showing illustrations like this in a standard format book - and it is better to have them than not. Highly recommended.

I read and went over this book a bit when I found it hidden in Freedom of the Seas's library. For all the people interested in the design of ships like myself this book is a must read, it is very detailed and Mr. Dawson put's the information in a very clear way. The book has many illustrations which shows you much of what he wrote about. Unfortunately, the book has become too expensive for me to purchase but when prices drop I'll get my hands on a copy.

I rate Cruise ships an Evalution in Design Four (4) Stars because I heard It was A good book and tells about old and new cruise ship pictures. I never read the book. But my friend says it was great. Plus the pictures are great. the story of the Cruise ships are great. That's why I rate it Four (4) Stars