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RMS Titanic (Haynes Icons): 1909–12 (Olympic Class)

RMS Titanic (Haynes Icons): 1909–12 (Olympic Class)

by RichardDeKerbrech (Author), David Hutchings (Author), HutchingsdeKerbrech (Author)

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    Illustrated 2018

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Synopsis

This is one of the new Icon titles from Haynes. Originally published in the classic manual size, this compact format will appeal to trade outlets and gift markets. The world famous ocean liner Titanic, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1912, is the latest subject to receive the Haynes Manual treatment. With an authoritative text and hundreds of illustrations, see how this leviathan was built, launched and fitted out. Read about her lavish passenger accommodation. Learn about the captain's responsibilities, including the operation of a transatlantic liner. Consider the chief engineer's view - how did he manage the huge engines and other onboard systems? What was it like to operate a luxury ocean liner from the perspective of Titanic's owner, the White Star Line?

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 160
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Published: 06 Nov 2018
ISBN 10: 1785215752
ISBN 13: 9781785215759

Author Bio

David Hutchings is a former shipwright and historian who has written widely on the great transatlantic ocean liners. He served his shipwright apprenticeship in the Royal Dockyard at Portsmouth. He followed a career as a draughtsman, weights engineer, and technical librarian in the Royal Dockyard, at the Admiralty Experimental Works, Haslar, with Vosper International and Marconi Underwater Systems, and finally with Vosper Thornycroft. He is the author of nine books on maritime history lives at Lee-on-the-Solent.

Richard P. de Kerbrech BSc, Cert Ed, I Eng, served his marine engineering apprenticeship with Shaw, Savill & Albion shipping company. He was an inspector at the Admiralty Marine Engineering Establishment before becoming a lecturer in Mechanical and Production Engineering. He is the author of more than twelve books on maritime history. He lives on the Isle of Wight.