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 transport 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.
Olympic, Titanic, Britannic: An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships
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Author: Chirnside, Mark
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780750956239
Details:
Author: Chirnside, Mark
Brand: History Press
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 168
Release Date: 01-09-2014
Part Number: 9780750956239
Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780750956239
