he era of the great ocean liners remains one of the most fascinating periods in modern history. In a time when a nation’s seagoing fleet was a measure of national prestige, great liners such as Aquitania, Conte di Savoia, RMS Queen Mary, Nieuw Amsterdam, Andrea Doria, SS United States and others served as floating ambassadors and objects of national pride for the nations that built them. Though the era of the great ocean liners has passed, these pages offer a glimpse into that bygone era of stunning artistry and engineering marvel. Embark on your journey by following the links below. » bibliography » ocean liner links » featured liners       Copyright 1998 - 2003. The Royal Regals name and HTML layout of this site are copyrighted material. All images on ocean liners contained herein, unless noted, are from the private collection of Bryan R. Guinn. No unauthorized use.