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Olympic, Titanic, Britannic
Olympic, Titanic, Britannic

Olympic, Titanic, Britannic

An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships

TRANSPORTATION

120 Pages, 10 x 9

Cloth, $39.95 (US $39.95) (CA $43.95)

Publication Date: May 2012

ISBN 9780752453101

Rights: US & CA

The History Press (May 2012)

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Overview

A pictorial celebration of the world-famous sister ships: the Olympic-class liners

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.

Author Biography

Mark Chirnside is the author of The Olympic Class Ships, RMS Aquitania, RMS Majestic, and RMS Olympic.