Tad Fitch, J. Kent Layton, Bill Wormstedt,

On a Sea of Glass: The Life & Loss of the RMS Titanic

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ISBN 13:: 9781445647012
author:: Tad Fitch, J. Kent Layton, Bill Wormstedt,
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 17.2 x 3.4 x 24.8 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:: New
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The RMS Titanic's maiden voyage ended in tragedy on the night of 14/15 April 1912, when the ship collided with an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. The disaster resulted in the loss of over 1,400 lives, with only 712 survivors rescued by the Carpathia. This book tells the story of the Titanic's design, construction, and ill-fated maiden voyage, drawing on rarely seen accounts of the sinking. The authors bring to life the stories of individuals who sailed on the ship, including passengers and crew members from all classes, and explore the dramatic events of that fateful night. The book is profusely illustrated with rare and unique views of the ship and those who sailed on her, making it a detailed and engaging account of the Titanic's story. The sinking of the Titanic led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations, saving countless lives in the years that followed. This book is a comprehensive and accurate telling of the Titanic's life and loss, using rare survivor accounts to bring the tragedy to life in a way that is both informative and engaging.

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