David Hutchings is a shipwright and historian who has written widely on the great transatlantic ocean liners. Richard de Kerbrech is a maritime historian with a background in marine engineering.

Published ahead of the centenary of the loss of the Titanic in 1912. Detailed 'how it works' Haynes Manual treatment. Comprehensive coverage of the maintenance and operation of the Titanic. Expert co-authors. Fully illustrated with photographs and drawings, some specially commissioned for this project.