Titanic 1912 The Loss of an Unsinkable Liner

The Titanic was the largest, most luxurious passenger ship in the world. In 1912 it hit an iceberg while traveling from England to the United States. An enormous gash was made in the side and ice-cold water began rushing in. Within hours, this floating palace had plunged to the bottom of the ocean. Over 1500 people died and, along with them, the idea that any ship is unsinkable. A gripping read about one of the most famous shipwrecks in history, Explains how and why the Titanic sank, Includes timelines and firsthand accounts of survivors, Suggests further reading and ideas for research. Book jacket.Parker, Victoria is the author of 'Titanic 1912 The Loss of an Unsinkable Liner', published 2006 under ISBN 9781410922823 and ISBN 1410922820.