Complemented by more than six hundred illustrations, many never before published, a detailed chronology of the doomed ship's final hours answers questions about the collision that caused the sinking of the Titanic, its passengers and crew, court hearings concerning the accident, and excavations of the wreck. (view table of contents)

In a revised and expanded edition, the authors explore many of the misconceptions about the tragedy that have developed over the years and, using the most up-to-date information, provide a thorough explanation of why the Titanic sank. Reprint.

An illustrated history of the sea tragedy recounts the life of the ship from its construction to the discovery and exploration of its wreckage