Olympic, Titanic, Britannic: An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships

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.

Author: Mark Chirnside
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: History Press
Published: 04/07/2014
Pages: 168
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.70h x 8.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780750956239