Before the age of commercial air travel, transatlantic steamships were the primary mode of transportation between Europe and America. While these massive vessels represented the pinnacle of modern engineering and luxury, they were not without their dangers. In this episode, we explore the fascinating and often harrowing history of transatlantic steamship travel, from the early days of sail-powered ships to the advent of steam power and the race to build the fastest, most opulent liners. We examine the risks and challenges faced by passengers and crew, from rough seas and shipwrecks to deadly fires and disease outbreaks. Join us as we journey back in time to the golden age of ocean liners, and discover the hidden dangers that lurked beneath the glamour and romance of transatlantic travel.