The Failure of SS Michelangelo and SS Raffaello

The Italian Line s SS Michelangelo (1965) and SS Raffaello (1965) entered service long after passengers began to abandon ocean liners for air travel. Their careers lasted less than a decade and were marked by engine room fires and rogue waves but they were a beautiful example of the final days of the ocean liner. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon Check out the Big Old Boats merch store: Instagram: Threads: TikTok: Sources: Masters of the Italian Line by Ian Sebire Image Credits: