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Olympic, Titanic, Britannic : An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships by Mark Chirnside (2012, Hardcover)

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Against this backdrop Olympic, Titanic and Britannic were conceived.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E.

ISBN-100752453106

ISBN-139780752453101

eBay Product ID (ePID)111342334

Product Key Features

Book TitleOlympic, Titanic, Britannic : an Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships

Number of Pages120 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicShips & Shipbuilding / History, Europe / Great Britain / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / Pictorial

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, History

AuthorMark Chirnside

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight33.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal623.82432094109041

SynopsisAt the beginning of the twentieth century, competition between the North Atlantic shipping lines was fierce. While Britain responded to the commercial threat posed by the growing German merchant marine, there was also rivalry between the great Cunard Line and its chief competitor, the White Star Line. Against this backdrop Olympic, Titanic and Britannic were conceived. Designed for passenger comfort, they were intended to provide luxurious surroundings and safe, reliable service rather than record-breaking speed. Ironically, fate decreed that only Olympic would ever complete a single commercial voyage and she went on to serve for a quarter of a century in peace and war. Titanic's name would become infamous after she sank on her maiden voyage. The third sister, Britannic, saw a brief and commendable career as a hospital ship during the First World War, sinking in the Aegean Sea in 1916., A pictorial celebration of the world-famous sister ships: the Olympic-class liners A maritime expert tells the story of the sister ships using previously unseen pictures, passenger diaries, and deck plans, illustrating Olympic's successful career; the premature ends of her two unfortunate sisters; and the experiences of those onboard. Designed for passenger comfort, they were intended to provide luxurious surroundings and safe, reliable service rather than record-breaking speed. Ironically, fate decreed that only Olympic would ever complete a single commercial voyage and she went on to serve for a quarter of a century in peace and war. Titanic's name would become infamous after she sank on her maiden voyage. The third sister, Britannic , saw a brief and commendable career as a hospital ship during World War I, sinking in the Aegean Sea in 1916.

LC Classification NumberVM381