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: @bigoldboats TikTok: @bigolboats Sources: Masters of the Italian Line by Ian Sebire Image Credits: :Raffaello_(ship,_1963)#/media/File: