Cornwall, Thomas
Titanic: The John B. Jack Thayer Chronicles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781797095745
- author:
- Cornwall, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 42
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Ships & Shipbuilding,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The RMS Titanic slipped beneath the North Atlantic on 15th April 1912, claiming 1500 lives. Only 700 survived, one of whom was John B "Jack" Thayer Jr, who endured a harrowing night on an overturned lifeboat. His experiences, written between 1912 and 1940, are compiled here for the first time, with footnotes and analysis. This book presents Jack's account of that fateful night, offering a unique perspective on one of history's most tragic events. The compilation includes his original writings, providing a personal and intimate look at the Titanic's sinking. A rare and fascinating insight into the Titanic's final hours, this volume sheds new light on a pivotal moment in history.