Publisher's Synopsis
Founded in 1937 in Copenhagen, Knud E Hansen A/S is arguably the most prominent and prolific consulting naval architects in the world. The company has designed numerous merchant ships of nearly every type, but is best known for its long-standing contributions to the development of modern car ferries and cruise ships.To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Knud E Hansen A/S, this book examines a broad range of the vessels and ship-types devised since the 1930s. Profusely illustrated with numerous previously unpublished photographs and drawings, it is intended to give the general reader a broad overview of the development of modern merchant ship design practices.
