[i]There are three things I like about Italian ships. First, their cuisine, which is unsurpassed. Second, their service, which is quite superb. And then – in time of emergency – there is none of this nonsense about women and children first.[/i]
– Sir Winston Churchill when once asked why he had booked on an Italian liner when the RMS Queen Elizabeth was available.
[i]There are three things I like about Italian ships. First, their cuisine, which is unsurpassed. Second, their service, which is quite superb. And then – in time of emergency – there is none of this nonsense about women and children first.[/i]
– Sir Winston Churchill when once asked why he had booked on an Italian liner when the RMS Queen Elizabeth was available.