--- product_id: 15938751 title: "Cabin Class Rivals: Lafayette & Champlain, Britannic & Georgic and Manhattan & Washington Paperback – July 1, 2015" brand: "richard p. de kerbrechdavid l. williams" price: "€ 10.67" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15938751-cabin-class-rivals-lafayette-and-champlain-britannic-and-georgic-manhattan store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Cabin Class Rivals: Lafayette & Champlain, Britannic & Georgic and Manhattan & Washington Paperback – July 1, 2015 **Brand:** richard p. de kerbrechdavid l. williams **Price:** € 10.67 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cabin Class Rivals: Lafayette & Champlain, Britannic & Georgic and Manhattan & Washington Paperback – July 1, 2015 by richard p. de kerbrechdavid l. williams - **How much does it cost?** € 10.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15938751-cabin-class-rivals-lafayette-and-champlain-britannic-and-georgic-manhattan) ## Best For - richard p. de kerbrechdavid l. williams enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted richard p. de kerbrechdavid l. williams brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Cabin Class Rivals: Lafayette & Champlain, Britannic & Georgic and Manhattan & Washington Paperback – July 1, 2015 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MYTXcC5fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ definitely recommend *by T***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015* "Cabin Class Rivals" certainly ranks at the top of the class of ocean liner books now being published by The History Press. It is well researched and very well written. The authors provide an informative history of the use of the term "cabin class" and put it into the context of the shipping industry from before WW1 through the Depression to post-WW2, when it was replaced by "first class". The term addressed marketing rather than technical issues. Owners of older luxury liners, unable to meet competition from newer, bigger, more luxurious ships, might prolong their commercial lives by re-naming "first class" accommodations as "cabin class", and offer reduced fares with very little change in service, thus garnering more passengers. This became a winning business model as the Depression continued, and White Star, the French Line & US Lines responded with the six ships featured in this volume. As the authors note, there were many other cabin class liners for other shipping companies.The ships' histories are not limited to their civilian service, but the authors include complete details, with photographs, of their wartime duties as troopships and fates. The pre-war loss of Lafayette is detailed as well as the harrowing attacks on Georgic (bombed in Port Tewfik, Egypt) and Manhattan (bombed in Singapore), as well as the loss of Champlain to a mine and a devastating fire aboard Manhattan in the summer of 1942. They also detail a little known US military action that began while the US was officially still neutral. In November 1941 Manhattan, Washington and America (taken over by the US Navy as Wakefield, Mount Vernon and West Point), with other former US passenger ships and a US naval escort including an aircraft carrier and cruisers, boarded several thousand British troops in Halifax for transport around Africa to Egypt and the far east. The three named ships came under Japanese air attack in Singapore on this mission.Although the book contains very many photographs, I would have liked even more, but that seems to be the case with every book I've ever seen on ocean liners! I have 16 books published by The History Press or at least in the same format. Only Derek Grout's "RMS Empress of Ireland" is equal to "Cabin Class Rivals". The others range from mediocre to embarrassing (I will probably never buy another book by William Miller, who desperately needs an editor--although I have already helped his bank account). I highly recommend "Cabin Class Rivals". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another outstanding book from David Williams *by C*** on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019* This is a wonderful book about a little remembered part of ocean traveling of the past. David Williams is famous for writing ocean travel by ship, past and present. Here, he has done an outstanding job This book has many fine photos and the narrative is excellent. These books tend to be published by British and other non American firms which I suppose accounts for the high retail prices. However, The Amazon price is a bargain. This is a rewarding purchase and experience ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best ocean liner books out there *by N***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019* This is a must have if your an ocean liner fan! When it comes to ocean liner books, there is no shortage of books about the Cunard Queens, Normandie, Lusitania, & of course Titanic, but not much out there in regards to the cabin class liners discussed in this book. Sure these cabin class ships weren't built for speed & luxury like their front line fleet-mates, but they are impressive in their own right & very much deserve to have a well put together book about their history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15938751-cabin-class-rivals-lafayette-and-champlain-britannic-and-georgic-manhattan](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15938751-cabin-class-rivals-lafayette-and-champlain-britannic-and-georgic-manhattan) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*