About the Event
Pack your bags, bring the sunscreen and streamers, as we cruise through The Evolution of the Passenger Ship with maritime history author Chris Frame.
The event will be held at Mandurah Museum on the 5th of April, Morning tea will be provided and there will be books available for purchase on the day with the opportunity to have them signed!
- 10.30am: Author presentation
- 11.30am: Morning Tea, book sales and signing
About the Book
Take a voyage through the rich history of passenger ships. From mass migration through luxury holidays, passenger shipping has played a central role in the collective human story. They have been at the forefront if innovative technology, leading to vessels capable of greater speed and safety, new luxuries, and increased scale and size. From the earliest days of using ships to transport people, through the development of the giant passenger transportation industry, to the huge cruise ships we see today, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most important evolutions that had a significant impact on passenger shipping. Accompanied by captivating photographs, The Evolution of the Passenger Ship explores the way ships were shaped over time and how they in turn helped to shape the world around them.
About the Author
Internationally renowned maritime history author Chris Frame has been fascinated by Ocean Liners since his first voyage aboard the QE2 as boy, and since 2008 Chris has been a maritime history lecturer around the world. He has published 17 maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is co-host of the popular podcast: The Big Cruise Podcast, while his YouTube channel @chrisframeofficial has attracted over 10 million video views. He is a regular cruise and maritime history commentator for news and documentaries including appearances on the BBC, ABC, CNN, Sky News, Sunrise, A Current Affair and the UK’s Channel 5.
Bookings essential. Spaces limited.
