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As World War Iloomed, the transatlantic passenger trade was at its peak, and as the enormity of the conflict grew, liners were conscripted into service. In an attempted blockade to cut off supplies, Germany began sinking Allied merchant vessels until by war's end just 351 U-boats sankmore than5,000 merchant ships, killing 15,000 sailors.This bookrecounts what it was like for both the military and civilians to experience a transatlantic voyage in a time of war and uncertainty, at risk from any number of dangers, including U-boats, mines, and enemy surface vessels. Attacks were frequent and tragedy all too common.Thislittle-known chapter of the 20th century is exploredhere with engrossing narrative and a large quantity of rare and unpublished first-hand accounts, illustrations, and photographs.