Mark Chirnside
RMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752491516
- author:
- Mark Chirnside
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 3.8 x 17.1 x 24.8 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Ships
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The RMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister Launched in 1911 as the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world, the Olympic was a groundbreaking ship that redefined ocean travel. With its impressive size and opulent facilities, it catered to the needs of the travelling public, offering amenities such as Turkish baths, a swimming pool, and an á la carte restaurant. Despite being overshadowed by her sister ships Titanic and Britannic, the Olympic's history is worthy of attention. This revised and expanded edition tells the story of this remarkable ship 80 years after its career ended, using new images and further original research to shed light on its design, construction, and operations. The book explores the optimism that led to its conception and how it marked an ambition for the White Star Line to dominate the North Atlantic express route. The Olympic's legacy is one of evolutionary design rather than revolutionary innovation, but its impact on the shipping industry was significant. This book provides a fresh perspective on this often-overlooked ship, revealing its importance in history and its place as a pioneering vessel in the world of ocean travel.
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