RMS Titanic

The complete story of the Titanic - told clearly, powerfully, and in just one hour. The RMS Titanic was more than a ship. She was a floating symbol of the modern age: a masterpiece of engineering, a palace of luxury, a commercial triumph, and a mirror of Edwardian society. When she left Southampton on April 10, 1912, few could imagine that her maiden voyage would become one of the most famous tragedies in world history. Four days later, after striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic, Titanic sank in less than three hours. More than 1,500 people died. The disaster shocked the world and changed maritime history forever. Titanic: A Complete History in One Hour offers a concise, dramatic, and accessible account of the ship, the voyage, the sinking, and the legacy. Inside this book, you will discover: Why ocean liners were essential before the age of aviation How Titanic was built at Harland and Wolff in Belfast What made Titanic one of the most impressive ships of her time The difference between first, second, and third class on board How the maiden voyage unfolded from Southampton to the North Atlantic What really happened on the night of April 14-15, 1912 Why there were not enough lifeboats for everyone How wireless distress calls helped bring RMS Carpathia to the rescue What the American and British inquiries revealed How the Titanic disaster changed maritime safety Why the Titanic remains one of the most powerful modern myths >Perfect for readers interested in maritime history, famous disasters, Edwardian history, ocean liners, shipwrecks, and the human stories behind major historical events. If you want to understand why the Titanic still fascinates the world more than a century later, this short history is the perfect place to begin.