{"product_id":"guide-to-the-crew-of-titanic","title":"Guide to the Crew of Titanic","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch has been written about \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e, the British passenger liner that sank on her maiden voyage after a collision with an iceberg in 1912; however, until now little mention has been made about the intricate world of the ship's complement, which comprised more than the total of third-class passengers alone. \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e researcher Günter Bäbler examines in detail the working structure of the crew, including the complex arrangement of the engineering department and information on tips, salaries and hidden bonuses, while each of the 899 crew members on board is mentioned. This valuable study breathes life into the forgotten but significant story of the ship and its relationship to its crew, of whom over 75 per cent died when \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e sank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGünter Bäbler was co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and its president since 1998, and has worked as an advisor for many international historical and cultural projects about \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e, including for documentaries, exhibitions, films and theatre. He has published numerous articles for the Swiss Titanic Society and written books on the Swiss passengers and crew of \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarpathia\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e's rescue ship), a bibliography on all German \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e books and a \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e book aimed at younger readers. He is an avid collector, from the worst kitsch to original on-board memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ 2019","offer_id":57663795429750,"sku":"9780750992336","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9780750992336-Guide_to_the_Crew_of_Titanic-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1776011083","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/guide-to-the-crew-of-titanic","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}