'This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes … the Titans & Olympian Gods.' - Steve Hall, Titanic historian and co-author of RMS Titanic in 50 Objects
It is impossible to understand Titanic without appreciating the broader context: the development of the White Star Line and its competitors in the preceding decades; Anglo-German competition; the British fear of the 'American peril' as foreign capital increasingly controlled British shipping companies; and the relentless advance in shipbuilding and technology.
This definitive volume explores the lead-up to the construction of Olympic and Titanic, providing a step-by-step account of the design process and a look at the financial, logistical and political obstacles the White Star Line had to tackle; the ups and downs of Olympic's maiden season; and Titanic's disastrous end.
Relying on extensive primary-source research and presenting much unpublished data, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into this period of maritime history.
| ISBN: | 9781803996738 |
| Publication date: | 23rd April 2026 |
| Author: | Mark Chirnside |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 414 pages |
| Genres: |
Ship design and naval architecture Ships: Liners and other ocean-going vessels Maritime history Reference works |
'This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes … the Titans & Olympian Gods.' - Steve Hall, Titanic historian and co-author of RMS Titanic in 50 ObjectsIt is impossible to understand Titanic without appreciating the broader context: the development of the White Star Line and its competitors in the preceding decades; Anglo-German competition; the British fear of the 'American peril' as foreign capital increasingly controlled British shipping companies; and the relentless advance in shipbuilding and technology.This definitive volume explores the lead-up to the construction of Olympic and Titanic, providing a step-by-step account of the design process and a look at the financial, logistical and political obstacles the White Star Line had to tackle; the ups and downs of Olympic's maiden season; and Titanic's disastrous end.Relying on extensive primary-source research and presenting much unpublished data, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into this period of maritime history.
Olympic & Titanic features in the following genres: Ship design and naval architecture, Ships: Liners and other ocean-going vessels, Maritime history, Reference works
Hardback. £45.00, down from the £50.00 cover price. In Stock.
Olympic & Titanic was written by Mark Chirnside and published by The History Press
Olympic & Titanic has 414 pages
£45.00, reduced from £50.00. In Stock.