Lost Voices from the Titanic - The Definitive Oral History

Nick Barratt

Summary

“A fascinating new book that includes first-hand accounts, many previously unpublished, from survivors of Titanic’s maiden voyage.” —Daily Express (UK)

On April 15, 1912, the HMS Titanic sank, killing 1,517 people and leaving the rest clinging to debris in the frozen waters of the North Atlantic awaiting rescue. Here, historian Nick Barratt tells the ship’s full story, starting from its original conception and design by owners and naval architects at the White Star Line through its construction at the shipyards in Belfast. Lost Voices from the Titanic offers tales of incredible folly and unimaginable courage—the aspirations of the owners, the efforts of the crew, and of course, the eyewitness accounts from those lucky enough to survive.

In narrating the definitive history of the famous ship, Barratt draws from never before seen archive material and eyewitness accounts by participants at every stage of the Titanic’s life. These long-lost voices bring new life to those heartbreaking moments on the fateful Sunday night when families were torn apart and the legend of the Titanic was cemented in our collective imagination.

“What sets this book apart from others that have been published on this subject is that survivors are given the opportunity to tell their personal stories, in their own words, and unedited. The result is heartbreaking in detail and illuminating in its authenticity.” —Tucson Citizen

“In this book, the dramatic story of the world’s most famous ship is told through the voices of those who were there. If you want to know more about Titanic, this is the book to read.” —Dr. Robert D. Ballard, co-discoverer of the RMS Titanic

Available since: 03/30/2010.

Print length: 315 pages.

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