loubetti Posted July 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sorry for the delay in posting this. The famous ocean liner / cruise ship author, historian, and lecturer sadly passed away on July 6th at age 85 from respiratory failure. I had met him many times both on shore and aboard. He was quite the gentleman, and his wife, Mary, quite a lady (she survives him). An end of an era. His first book, "The Only Way to Cross" really got me hooked on ship history and cruising. God speed and calm seas, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC@SD Posted July 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The Only Wat to Cross is a great book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted July 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I just purchased a vintage inaugural Grandeur of the Seas book penned by him. Such an excellent writer with a love of all ships. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisr Posted July 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sailed with him many times including inaugurals on the QM2. Been to his lectures on land also. Very nice man and very knowledgable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCruzr Posted August 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I had the opportunity to meet John Maxtone-Graham aboard the Norway in 1988 and he autographed a couple of my books. A true gentlemen. It was pleasure to chat with him and his wife. He will certainly be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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