Random thread drift alert.
I went across the Atlantic three times on Ocean Liners, one was the
USS United States and the other two on converted troop ships (
Buckner and
Rose). It was the sixties and the military shipped families instead of flying because it was cheaper.
Don't recall a lot except it was boring. It took about 10 days. On one ship they were playing 'Cleopatra' with Elizabeth Taylor. My little brother and I tried to watch it several times but could only last about 10 minutes each time. Apparently my brother almost climbed out a portal.
Based on the menus, the food was good on the United States but we had to dress up for dinner.
I can't imagine doing this now (dressing for dinner included or traveling with kids on a ship for 10 days
)
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