Titanic: 101 Questions and Answers about the World's Most Famous Ocean Liner

ISBN-10: 1844860671
ISBN-13: 9781844860678
Series: Titanic
Pages: 112
Language: English
Published: 2008-06
Publisher: Conway Maritime Press
Author: Jean Hood

Description

At the time of her completion she was the largest and most luxurious liner ever built, and her tragic demise on her maiden voyage still stands as the worst peacetime sea disaster in history. The loss of the Titanic had a deep impact on the public psyche on both sides of the Atlantic and our fascination with her continues unabated into a new century.So much has been written about Titanic - and indeed portrayed in major motion pictures - that it has become difficult to separate fact from fiction. This book addresses this issue, by posing the 101 most crucial questions about the liner, from design, construction and machinery to the dramatic events of that fateful April night, and provides concise and accurate answers to each one. How much steel went into her construction? Who made the decision to call her Titanic? Why was she described as 'unsinkable'? Why were there not enough lifeboats? How many people were on board? Where were the watertight compartments?The result is a thoroughly engaging and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone with a general interest in maritime matters and the great ocean liners, as well as Titanic enthusiasts.Other titles in the series include Nelson's Victory, RMS Queen Mary, and Captain Cook's Endeavour.