Titanic Collections Volume 1: Fragments of History: The Ship (Titanic Collections: Fragments of History, 1) - Hardcover

Beatty, Mike; Behe, George; Lamoreau, John; Lynch, Don; Powell, Trevor; Tanito, Kalman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1803993332 ISBN 13: 9781803993331

Publisher: The History Press, 2023

Synopsis

‘A wonderful gallery of period items related to the Titanic and Olympic, presented and shared by some of the top researchers and collectors in the field. Many of these items are quite rare or unique, and are not often seen by the general public.’ – Bill Wormstedt, co-author of Recreating the Titanic

The basic facts of the Titanic’s story are well known: in April 1912 the largest ship in the world, described as ‘practically unsinkable’, set off on her maiden trip to New York. She would never make it there. Instead she would strike an iceberg just days into her journey and sink to the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, taking nearly 1,500 people with her. She would remain there undisturbed for seventy-three years.

Titanic Collections: Fragments of History is a two-part series showcasing rare and important artefacts relating to the history of RMS Titanic. Many collectors prefer to hide their treasures away, but the items presented in these beautiful books have been gathered by six well-known and respected researchers, authors, historians and collectors who want to share their acquisitions with the world.

The Ship focuses on artefacts relating to the Titanic herself, ranging from carpet squares and floor tiles to crockery and bath tickets. Each beautifully photographed item brings the story of the Titanic to life, and all come together as a museum for your bookshelf.

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About the Authors

MIKE BEATTY current trustee of the Titanic International Society, has been writing about and collecting Titanic-related items for over thirty-five years.

GEORGE BEHE is a past vice president of the Titanic Historical Society. He has been interviewed and acted as a consultant for many documentaries and Titanic books, and has written numerous articles for the Titanic Historical Society’s journal The Commutator. He has also been fortunate to have been able to count more than a dozen Titanic survivors among his personal friends. He has written On Board RMS Titanic and Voices from the Carpathia for The History Press.

JOHN LAMOREAU is a Titanic researcher and artefact collector who hosts a popular annual recreation of the last first-class dinner served on board the great vessel.

DON LYNCH, official historian of the Titanic Historical Society, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Titanic: An Illustrated History and was the historian for James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic.

TREVOR POWELL began collecting ocean liner memorabilia twenty years ago, focusing on the Olympic-class liners and the Lusitania.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803993332
• ISBN 13: 9781803993331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176