RMS Adriatic (II)

Welcome on board ‘Adriatic’( II) – White Star Line wonder ship! Explore this magnificent steamship through old picture postcards, many of them rare and unpublished. Journey back to 1907 to glimpse Adriatic II as the White Star flagship and travel through her eventful career to her last days as a veteran cruise liner. The postcards featured are a glorious mixture of artist impressions and real photos from the collection of historian Ben Smith, gathered over more than 30 years. ‘Adriatic’s beautifully proportioned design, high standards of accommodation, and great popularity over more than a quarter of a century, make her a notable vessel. It is hoped that not only White Star buffs, but all ship enthusiasts will enjoy this picture tribute to one of the company’s most successful ships which helped to inspire the famous ‘Olympic’ class.

"An interesting collection which must summarise years of hunting down exhibits specific to this particular ship; a pleasant souvenir of a bygone age." Army Rumour Service

"An interesting approach to maritime, or at least ship, history. This is a little book comprising some 33 very briefly but well captioned postcards. However brief, the technique captures and describes well the ship and life aboard her. The Adriatic was launched in 1907 and plied the North Atlantic run until 1934. A luxurious and popular ship, she had a good and useful career despite the comparatively low speeds she operated at. The postcards selected are remarkably clear. They evoke the era beautifully and clearly show the ship’s quite unusual bridge arrangement." Baird Maritime