crossing the ocean 1912 vs 2012

[sitraveler]

NY Times of April 8th has a column in the Sunday Review section.

 

There is a drawing of the Marina's veranda stateroom.

[eddmel]

An important fact that was not detailed is that in 1912 ocean voyages were primarily a means of transportation. The focus was on getting to a particular port faster than the competition.

[JimandStan]

An important fact that was not detailed is that in 1912 ocean voyages were primarily a means of transportation. The focus was on getting to a particular port faster than the competition.

 

It certainly was discussed, and at length. The link to article in question was not given by the OP, but here it is:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/sunday-review/the-not-so-luxurious-titanic.html

[eddmel]

Thanks J and S. My recollection might have been a result of the extensive graphics with the text which compared today's cruising vs. 1912. Somehow lost was the different purpose of the travel.