Titanic: Legacy of the World's Greatest Ocean Liner

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Tragic maiden voyage, an enduring maritime legacy.

The Titanic has intrigued the world for over a century, and Susan Wels articulates this allure by painting the full picture of its legacy. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the ship that has sparked legends and films, this book takes you on its fateful journey, emphasizing the grandeur that led to its infamous place in history. It's a respectful homage to the marvel of human ambition and its sometimes tragic outcomes.

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Titanic: Legacy of the World's Greatest Ocean Liner

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ISBN: 9780783552613
Authors: Susan Wels
Publisher: Time-Life Books
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Travel
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 465 readers)

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On the calm, starlit night of Sunday, April 14, 1912, just five days after setting sail on her maiden voyage, the Titanic steamed full speed ahead into a North Atlantic icefield, collided with an iceberg, and sank within three hours, sending more than 1,500 passengers and crew to their deaths. For more than eighty-five years now, the terror and tragedy of that night has gripped the world's imagination, and the legacy of the Titanic has only continued to grow. Here, for the first time, is the most complete story of the Titanic - the construction of the largest and most luxurious ship the world had ever seen, her passengers and maiden voyage, the terrifying night of the sinking, the dramatic discovery, recovery, and conservation efforts, as well as astonishing new scientific information and artifacts gathered during recent expeditions to the site. Finally, answers to many of the enduring mysteries surrounding the Titanic. - Features photographs from recent RMS Titanic, Inc. expeditions. - Includes new research, insights, and images from the acclaimed Discovery Channel documentary Titanic: Anatomy of a Disaster.
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Tragic maiden voyage, an enduring maritime legacy.

The Titanic has intrigued the world for over a century, and Susan Wels articulates this allure by painting the full picture of its legacy. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about the ship that has sparked legends and films, this book takes you on its fateful journey, emphasizing the grandeur that led to its infamous place in history. It's a respectful homage to the marvel of human ambition and its sometimes tragic outcomes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.