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Book Synopsis: On the night of 14/15 April 1912, a brandnew, supposedly unsinkable ship, the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world at the time, collided with an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. Of the 2,208 people on board, only 712 were saved. The rest either drowned or froze to death in the icy-cold waters of the North Atlantic. How could this ‘unsinkable’ vessel sink and why did so few of those aboard survive? The authors bring the tragedy to life, telling the story of the ship’s design, construction and maiden voyage. The stories of individuals who sailed on her, many previously known only as names on yellowing passenger and crew lists, are brought to light using rarely-seen accounts of the sinking. The stories of passengers of all classes and crewmembers alike, are explored. They tell the dramatic stories of lives lost and people saved, of the rescue ship Carpathia, and of the aftermath of the sinking. Never again would a large passenger liner sail without lifeboats for all. Despite the tragedy, the sinking of the Titanic indirectly led to untold numbers of lives being saved due to new regulations that came into force after the tragedy. Profusely illustrated, including many rare and unique views of the ship and those who sailed on her, this is as accurate and engrossing a telling of the life of the White Star Line’s Titanic and her sinking as you will read anywhere. Made special by the use of so many rare survivor accounts from the eye witnesses to that night to remember, the narrative places the reader in the middle of the maiden voyage, and brings the tragic sinking to life as never before.
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Explore the captivating story of the RMS Titanic, a ship once believed to be unsinkable, in the remarkable book "On a Sea of Glass: The Life & Loss of the RMS Titanic." Delve into the tragedy that unfolded on the fateful night of April 14, 1912, as this magnificent vessel collided with an iceberg, plunging into the icy-cold waters of the North Atlantic. With only 712 survivors out of 2,208 passengers and crew members, you'll uncover the chilling details of why this supposedly invincible ship met its untimely demise.
Discover the hidden narratives of the individuals who stepped aboard the doomed vessel, making their names immortal on passenger and crew lists. From the stories of first-class passengers to the crew members who worked tirelessly, this book brings the Titanic's ill-fated journey vividly to life. Unearthing rarely-seen accounts of the sinking, you'll witness the heart-wrenching tales of lives lost and the heroic acts that saved others.
Astonishingly researched, this book reveals the aftermath of the tragedy and sheds light on the profound impact it had on maritime safety regulations. Witness how the sinking of the Titanic sparked a revolution, making it mandatory for all large passenger liners to carry lifeboats for every soul on board. Learn how this tragedy, despite its devastating nature, ultimately led to future lives being saved.
Immerse yourself in the haunting story of the Titanic's construction, design, and maiden voyage through the profusion of illustrations within this book. Rare and unique perspectives of the ship and its passengers will transport you back in time, as you relive the grandeur and the tragedy that unfolded amidst the sea. With an abundance of survivor accounts and eye-witness testimonies, you'll become one with the voyage, immersing yourself in an unforgettable narrative.
Step back in time and be part of history with the enthralling book, "On a Sea of Glass: The Life & Loss of the RMS Titanic". Discover the untold stories, the captivating visuals, and the profound effect this tragedy had on maritime safety. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey like no other.
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