Building the "Titanic": An Epic Tale of Human Endeavour and Modern Engineering
Author(s): Rod Green
Conceived in 1907, Titanic was two years in design and 37 months in construction at the great Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Illustrated throughout with blueprints, cross-sections and haunting photographs of the Titanic in construction, this work adds a fresh dimension to the history of the world's most famous ship.
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In a career as an author and editor spanning over 25 years, Rod Green has written and edited a wide range of titles, including SAS: The Illustrated History, World War II: The People's Story, Scalextric - The Story of the World's Favourite Model Racing Cars, Beach Huts, The Real History of Foyle's War and The Original Highway Code. He lives in Surrey.
Chapter One: Why Build the Titanic?; Chapter Two: Who Built the Titanic?; Chapter Three: The Grand Designs; Chapter Four: The Ships Take Shape; Chapter Five: Launch of the Titanic; Chapter Six: Power and Luxury; Chapter Seven: Putting to Sea; Chapter Eight: Aftermath.
General Fields
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- : Carlton Books Ltd
- : Carlton Books Ltd
- : 01 February 2009
- : 280mm X 230mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Rod Green
- : Paperback
- : 623.82432
- : 160
- : 120 b/w photographs