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Olympic Titanic Britannic

Simon Mills

Edition:	2022
Format:	Hardback
Size:	246 x 189 mm

£24⁹⁹ ~~£27⁹⁹~~

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The Olympic Class Liners

Explore the history of these iconic ships

Olympic, Titanic, Britannic: The Anatomy and Evolution of the Olympic Class offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of these iconic ships, going beyond their tragic fates to reveal their remarkable stories.

More Than Just Disasters

This book delves into the conception, construction, and careers of the three Olympic Class liners, showcasing their grandeur and ambition. While acknowledging the tragedies of the Titanic and Britannic, author Simon Mills provides a balanced perspective, exploring the technical innovations, design choices, and human stories behind these magnificent vessels.

Unveiling the Olympic Class

Olympic, Titanic, Britannic offers a unique look at these ships, featuring:

Rare photographs and computer-generated recreations.
Exclusive access to Harland & Wolff's specification book.
Original blueprints and fold-out technical drawings.
Unique wreck images of the Titanic and Britannic.
Insights into the design and construction process.
Analysis of the ships' different careers and fates.

Whether you're a maritime history enthusiast, a fan of the Titanic story, or simply intrigued by these iconic ships, Olympic, Titanic, Britannic provides a fascinating and richly illustrated account of their legacy.

About the Author

Simon Mills has worked in the British film industry since 1980, contributing to over 70 feature films, television dramas, and documentaries, including several James Bond, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter films. A qualified HSE scuba diver, he has also worked beneath the surface, researching maritime-themed documentaries. In addition to his camerawork, he has authored or edited 11 books and written extensively on the Britannic and Olympic class liners. Since 1996, he has owned the wreck of the Britannic, coordinating its development and preservation.

Praise for Olympic, Titanic, Britannic

"This very well-produced book contains so much information about the Olympic class ships, and is a must for all ocean liner enthusiasts." — Ships Monthly

"A beautifully presented volume, and the images add greatly to its value." — The Mariner's Mirror, journal of the Society for Nautical Research