Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990 [Hardcover]

Clas Broder Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1991

In some 300 large-size illustrations, this book shows the whole development of German passenger ships from the first paddle steamers on rivers and lakes, via the early ocean liners still equipped with auxiliary sails and the luxury high-speed steamers before and between the World Wars, to the great car ferries and "dream ships" of our times. The ocean cruise ships, river steamers and railroad carriers are also shown, as well as their most impressive interior decor and unique scenes from life on board. Much of the photographic material has never before been published. Technical details are included as well as the history and fate of the ships.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

About the Author

Clas Broder writes from his home in Munich.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; First American Edition edition (July 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887403255
• ISBN-13: 978-0887403255
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Ships > Passenger

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bremerhaven to New york, February 7, 2003

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This review is from: Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990 (Hardcover)

This book is much more comprehensive than William Miller's, "German Ocean Liners of the 20th Century", although the information is much less organized. It's less expensive as well. William Miller's book has gorgeous artwork and pictures, but it seems his preeminace as ship historian as made him rather blase. This book is much better for reasearch, although both are still a decade out of date. It does not solve the mystery of why the Germans sold the beautiful 1980 Europa and built the misproportioned 1997 version. The multitude of well shot photos, as well as the fact that many are appearing for the first time, make up for not being as pretty as Mr. Miller's work. Definately worth the time to acquiant yourself with one of the most important but underrated passenger marines of the past two centuries.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Kaffee Table Book, June 1, 2005

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Ignotus (Long Branch, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990 (Hardcover)

This large-format book features excellent illustrations of German passenger ships from, well, 1816 to 1990. Unlike the few other volumes on the subject, this book includes lake and river craft as well as ocean-going vessels.

The photographs of familiar ships such as the Bremen / Europa, the Imperator trio and the North German Lloyd four-stackers are different from those seen in other books. The photographs of ship interiors, especially a few early 20th century color photos, are a special treat for ship enthusiasts.

The English text -- captions, not narrative -- is translated from the German, and has some rough edges. No matter; this is a book of photographs, paintings and artwork.

This is a handsome, well-produced volume. At first glance, it looks like a coffee-table book. It deserves better: to be opened and poured over, not poured upon.

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passenger Liners from Germany 1816-1990, October 24, 2000

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Aleksander CUndiff (Sacramento,Ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990 (Hardcover)

I love book on Passenger Linrs from all over the world and I find the book helpful when looking a ships that is listed in the book and I love the book very much