The Night Lives on
The Night Lives On by Walter Lord, published by Penguin in 1998, is a detailed exploration of the tragic sinking of the Titanic on April 14, 1912. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the events surrounding the disaster, examining critical questions such as why the crew continued at full speed despite multiple warnings and the actions of nearby vessels during the crisis.
Readers will find a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters. Lord addresses the various factors contributing to the Titanic’s fate, including the decisions made by Captain Smith and the responses of other ships in the vicinity. With a focus on transportation and maritime history, this work sheds light on the complexities and mysteries that remain surrounding the Titanic tragedy.
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The most awesome ocean-going vessel the world had ever seen, the mighty TITANIC struck an iceberg and sank on the night of 14th April, 1912, carrying more than fifteen hundred souls — and unaccountable secrets — to the icy bottom of the mid-Atlantic. Why did the crew steam full speed ahead into dangerous waters despite six wireless warnings? How able was Captain Smith? Why did the nearby ship CALIFORNIAN ignore TITANIC’s distress signals? How could such a disaster ever have occurred? Walter Lord explores — and answers — the untold mysteries behind the twentieth century’s greatest catastrophe at sea.
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