This is a wonderful gift book--the richness and emotion of the story are all the more poignant when enhanced by actual family photographs, the Spedden's tragic personal story and the reflection of an era that will never exist again.
Leighton H. Coleman, III, opened a window on the sinking of the Titanic, the most famous sea disaster of all time, through memorabilia while exploring the attic of his relative Daisy Corning Stone Spedden. He found many personal treasures, including a charming book Daisy had written in 1913 for her 8-year-old son, Douglas.
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This book tells the intriguing and little known story of why 150 of the passengers and crew, from the ill-fated maiden voyage of the 55 Titanic bound for New York, were buried in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Using official reports and newspaper articles an outline of life onboard the ship and in society of 1912, is given.
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It is a calm, cold April night as a handsome steamship heads toward port. Passengers are snuggled warmly in their beds surrounded by comfortable accommodations. Suddenly there's an ear-splitting noise and their ship shudders to a violent stop, then is plunged into complete darkness.
This was the fate of S.S. Atlantic, the second ocean liner built for Thomas Ismay's new White Star Line. Constructed forty-two years before the Titanic, Atlantic completed eighteen Liverpool to New York crossings before running aground off the coast of Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873. The worst transatlantic maritime disaster of the nineteenth century, the sinking of the Atlantic killed over half of the nearly 1,000 people on board…. Click here for more details.
Made exclusively for the Titanic Historical Society, this delightful custom
made RMS Titanic ornament can hang in your window as a decoration or for your
special Christmas tree. Makes a great keepsake favor for your Titanic party,
too. Fully sculpted ship and water is raised and slightly rounded producing
a great three-dimensional effect. RMS Titanic is painted realistically in
her traditional black hull, white superstructure, buff and black funnels...
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The 45th anniversary convention of the Titanic Historical Society was one for the books. In keeping with Queen Mary's 1930s art deco theme, it was a convention to remember. There were rave reviews from all who attended.
Here's your opportunity to relive the events in the big 8.5 X 11 program book in full color including the advertisers, a history of RMS Queen Mary and full-page archival illustrations of the famous ship. Click Here to purchase.
Why is so much heroism attached to the sinking of Titanic? Why do we accord impossible glory to the miserable, misbegotten drowning of the equivalent of a small town? What process led to the creation of champions? Who were the real heroes and how were they overlooked? What did society--and the press--do with an overriding need for blame?
Backed up with a new photographic archive and bolstered by a series of contemporary extracts to support its arguments, this is Titanic history presented in a new and authentic light.
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There has long been a desire and need for a book, or set of books, that cover nearly every facet of the construction of Titanic––from hull plates to funnels and from dinner plates to waste pipes, Titanic The Ship Magnificent undertakes to be that all-encompassing work.
Titanic The Ship Magnificent is a compilation of diverse and assorted sources brought together into one place for the first time. This set of two volumes is the culmination of an effort that spanned years of research and many more hours of editing and annotating. As an anthology that seems to be second-to-none and that includes about 1,500 photographs, drawings and illustrations, the books answer nearly every question about the ship’s design and building. Many photographs have not been published since the time of building of Olympic and Titanic.
This booklet was reprinted from a rare original in its original red and buff color cover, using the same size and text. Rare images are the same tinted photographs of interiors including the grand staircase, first class lounge, reception room, grand dining saloon, a la carte restaurant, reading and writing room, smoke room, verandah cafe and palm court, gymnasium, salt water pool, squash court and the Turkish bath. 20 pages, all are magnificent full page illustrations of these opulent and legendary liners as they were advertised for the public to view in 1910-12.
Titanic’s first class passenger list is one of the most requested reproductions and its understandable why. This is an exquisite reproduction printed from an original and rare Titanic Passenger List in the Titanic Museum Collection. Hold a real piece of history in your hand and search through the familiar names. Printed with the same color covers and includes Titanic's (future) scheduled sailings and the listing of the passengers in first and second class. This facsimile original maiden voyage booklet printed on glossy paper looks like the real thing and contains all the shipboard information that was distributed to the passengers. A real find for those seeking information about the first and second class people who were aboard the Titanic.
Are you a stamp or autograph collector or do you know one? Here is a truly unusual gift for that will be cherished. This beautiful commemorative cover was commissioned for The Titanic Historical Society and cannot be purchased anywhere else. The illustration of Britannic was created by Ken Marschall especially for this commemorative cover. 433 was the hull number of Britannic. Each cover was taken down to the ocean floor to the wreck of Britannic during Dr Ballard's official Britannic photographic expedition where a memorial plaque was placed by Dr Ballard on behalf of the THS remembering those who perished. While resting at the wrecksite in the submersible, the 433 envelopes were officially at the wreck and stamped with the official expedition logo and official Greek postage stamps. Signed by Dr Robert Ballard, maritime illustrator Ken Marschall and author Eric Sauder, they are not only beautiful but are truly rare and unusual collector's items. Only 433 commemorative covers were printed. When they are gone, they are gone.
Carpathia’s Captain Rostron raced his vessel at top speed to reach the sinking Titanic on what began as a leisurely passage to the Mediterranean from New York. His autobiography “Home from the Sea” published in 1931 describes his life at sea in sail and steam and his service on many famous vessels for the Cunard Line...
RMS Majestic was launched in 1914 as Bismarck for the Hamburg-Amerika
Line and not completed until the end of the First World War. When she was
finished, she was handed over to the British Shipping Controller who sold
her to the White Star Line. At 56,000 tons she enjoyed a long reign as the
world’s largest ship and spent most of her service on the Southampton-New
York run with occasional cruises to Canada. With sumptuous interiors as well
as luxurious restaurants and public rooms, she plied her trade until 1936.
Saved from the scrap yard, she was converted to a training ship for cadets
as HMS Rosyth.
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Click Here For MoreWelcome! The Titanic Historical Society, Inc. (THS), established in 1963, is the premier source for Titanic and White Star Line information. THS is the original and largest Titanic society in the world. Nearing the half-century mark, our mission of preserving the great ship’s history can be seen in our outstanding publications, Titanic Museum and annual themed events.
Our experienced and knowledgeable officers and members include maritime historians, authors, artists, etc. who have been consultants and/or actively worked on numerous Robert Ballard (Nat Geo) and James Cameron (Fox/Discovery) projects, not to mention History Channel investigations et al., the THS has already proved itself a worthy source of qualified researchers. In addition, the THS has one of the largest available Titanic/White Star related photographic archives in the world.
People of all ages and all countries who love the ship and her story are invited to join THS as members and receive the incomparable Titanic Commutator. The Titanic Museum’s superb collection in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, was the first permanent exhibition of rare Titanic artifacts and documents donated by survivors. Become a member, tour our Museum and visit our Museum Shop online or in person. Enter curious, leave inspired.
The 2010 membership year begins with more great original stories. Many of the articles in this journal about the Titanic disaster began by reading about a person or family involved and following up with a personal letter. Laurence Stoudenmire was a college student who took his camera with him when he was hired as a driver to travel to the Mediterranean on board Carpathia in April 1912. He kept a diary that he sent home and his local newspaper printed his commentary shortly after Titanic’s sinking.
Thanks to Kate Finnegan who performed yeoman’s work on the day of Millvina’s memorial services in church and at Southampton Docks. After the 11 a.m. memorial service for Millvina at St. Mary’s Church, she collected THS’s floral tribute from the chancel steps and she and her friend, Liz, made their way to Berth 22 in the Eastern Docks where they had arranged to meet our pilot for the day, Alan Greenham, on the Harbourmaster’s launch, Sentinel. This came about earlier when she realized that the Titanic Historical Society wouldn’t have been represented on the day and she offered to try and take some photographs for the Society. With the help of Ron Hancock at the VTS Centre, Sentinel was put at her disposal. The result is a wonderful display of photographs and a tribute to the last Titanic survivor.
NEW! Titanic Dinner Parties Category
Now gathered into one category for easy review and purchase, here all the items for hosting an excellent Titanic Dinner Party. Be sure to set your table with our Titanic Dinner Package, sold in single place settings or packs of 12. Present your guests with memorable party favors like the mini Titanic keychain or Titanic ornament. Decorate with reproduction documents and put on the original music as was played aboard the Titanic. Click here to browse this new category, or find it any time from the side menu in our Museum Store.
This beautiful plank on bulkhead model with laser cut basswood, plywood and walnut parts is a fine example of the timeless design of the clinker-built lifeboat. The comprehensive instructions in the 48 page, easy-to-follow full color photographs provide illustrative information (like the pictures here) for the more experienced modeler to add those telling details that mark the work of a creative craftsman. You supply the paint and glue. Rigging line, fittings and display stand included. A skilled modeler will take great delight in building this plank on bulkhead kit. The resulting model is a delicate, historically accurate representation of one of Titanic's lifeboats.
Last
Photo of TitanicThis stunning photograph of Titanic is the last known snapshot of the ill-fated liner as she was leaving Queenstown. Snapped by a Titanic passenger––a member of the Odell family, said to be Kate Odell who was traveling with Jack Odell, a young boy who was on holiday with his family. He is pictured on board Titanic with his own Kodak camera. The story of these photographs were featured in an issue The Titanic Commutator. (Issue No. 95 titled “Mementoes of a Historic Passage” available in this store.) Click Here to view.
The Odells got on board at Southampton and disembarked in Queenstown, Ireland, Titanic's last port of call. This image was taken while they were on the tender heading back to Queenstown (now Cobh).
Not only is this image the last known picture taken of Titanic but also is signed by Jack Odell who was on board the ill-fated ship and fortunate to have gotten off with his family. A magnificent and amazing collectible. This is not a printed autograph. Each print was signed by hand by Mr. Jack Odell who kindly signed these prints especially for the Titanic Historical Society and they were offered for the first time at the Society’s convention in Boston in 1992.
Printed on heavy art paper. Each is Numbered. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. Outside measurement: 22 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
When these autographed prints are gone, they are gone forever.
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To
complete the 2009 membership year’s final issue, a lot of great reading is
here!
In early 1914, Harland & Wolff had no official comment on rumors that a 60,000-ton ship to replace the Titanic to be built for White Star after Britannic was sunk in 1916, it was evident that the need for another Olympic-class liner would have been vital and necessary for White Star to have any semblance of a normal weekly service. Oceanic III, the Unfinished Dream, held Tim Trower’s interest nearly as long as Titanic. His original research and years of work uncovering the elusive White Star liner begins in a two-part story in this issue.
On the 23rd of September in 1916 Vera Brittain was bound for Malta and had gone aboard Britannic as a nurse in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD). In her book, Testament Of Youth, published in 1933, you could perhaps be forgiven for picturing Britannic’s matron, Miss Elizabeth Ann Dowse, in an unflattering light, sort of an earlier version of “Nurse Ratched” in the unforgettable role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. What is the true story behind the fearsome Miss Dowse, and how justified were Vera’s recollections of her experience on Britannic? Simon Mills provides the answer with some remarkable research in The Riddle of Elizabeth Anne Dowse.
The
death of Millvina Dean, the last Titanic survivor was the end of an era. She
made hundreds of friends around the world who will never forget her. In this
issue there are four different articles containing a wealth of personal experiences,
recollections and an album to remember her. THS's historian Don Lynch said,
"When I first invited Millvina Dean to attend the 1988 THS convention she
accepted quickly but warned me that she had never flown before, never stayed
in a hotel, and would like a room on the ground floor as she might walk in
her sleep and feared she would climb out a window while doing so. Her letters
were gracious and undemanding and it was never an issue. By the end of the
convention she was actually overwhelmed by the number of people who wanted
her autograph, to write to her, and even to visit. Although she lamented she
couldn't remember all their names, she was determined to be accommodating.
Ken Marshall recalled, "Millvina was self-determined, 'down to earth,' knew
what she liked and didn't like, opinionated and not reticent to express it.
In a time of political correctness, her candid honesty and observations were
refreshing. How appropriate that the very youngest Titanic survivor should
be the very last to leave us. We in the 'Titanic world' have lost our last
survivor, and for those of us lucky enough to have known her, a very dear
and loyal friend."
Thanks to Angela Becker whose letters restarted research that began in 1970 by THS member Art Knowles and had been put aside, to motivate us to complete an article about Edith Corse Evans, a young woman in first class who perished in the Titanic disaster by giving up her seat in a lifeboat that others might live. Her body was never recovered. Thanks to THS member Phil Gowan, a photograph of Edith, not previously published is included in the story of this enigmatic lady. (click here to read more)
There
is a lot of exciting and out of the ordinary reading that covers a wide variety
of topics in this issue.
We are pleased and proud to honor one of our long time members: At age 108, Frank Woodruff Buckles, of Charles Town, West Virginia, is the only living American veteran of World War One. Of more significance to those interested in the history of the Titanic, Mr. Buckles is also one of the last (or perhaps ~ last) living passengers who traveled aboard Carpathia.
We're all familiar with the story of David and Goliath because one man beat the odds. The Odyssey of Sargeant William Michael Sharpe is about an individual bucking another behemoth--bureaucracy. Sergeant William W. Sharpe was recorded as having been killed when HMHS Britannic was sunk in the Kea Channel but the curious thing is that while the Mikra memorial was specifically created to list all of the British servicemen killed in the Aegean who had no grave but the sea, a simple check of the records would have confirmed that in actual fact Sharpe's name did not belong there. The reason for this is simple--the official records clearly state that he died and was buried on the island of Kea. Thanks to Simon Mills who fought the good fight, a beneficial outcome came from his persistent efforts.
The 45th anniversary convention of the Titanic Historical Society on RMS Queen Mary was one for the books. There were rave reviews from all who attended. A complete review of the programs with lots of colorful photos is inside. More stories inside, click here.
In this first issue for 2009, there is a wonderful variety of great reading.
We saw a film made some years ago recently on one of the movie channels, "The Running Man" with Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story was set in the future where the government is all powerful as in "1984" and a man is framed for mass murder by means of editing a videotape showing him doing things he didn't do. The abuse of power is a reminder how the media has been (and is still) used to destroy individuals. The biography of Fred Bullock, the New York correspondent for The Daily Mail is a case in point in a fascinating article. He saw errors of omission rather than intentional errors in reporting the story of the century. As an honest reporter, he sought to record accurately. "The greater part of the news now available consists chiefly of Press reports heard on various sources of information, and in the absence of direct official advices these must be accepted with some reserve. " Mr. Bullock was uncomfortable with his initial Titanic report so much so that he continued searching for more facts. On a hunch, he wired the White Star Line and proceeded to resubmit corrections. However, The Times and Daily Mail had already gone to press. His headlines, beginning in the Daily Mail's April 16, 1912 edition (London behind New York by a day) conveyed the suspected losses of Titanic, and his followup features gave England access to its greatest loss at sea. His eyewitness reports from April 15 to 30 are interesting and historic in content. Subsequently, Mr. Bullock became the top correspondent for the Daily Mail and The Times until Lord Northcliffe's death in 1922 at which time he became Director of the Daily Mail. (Click here for more information)
This is the final quarter Commutator for 2008 and two of QE2's final voyages are described in notes made by Angela Becker and Barbara Magruder. Barbara sailed on her last transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton and Angela's leg of QE2's long journey to Dubai went to ports around the UK. Angela and thousands who love the grand lady wanted a keepsake to purchase and were told the ship had to arrive as is. The company had given the impression last June, when announcing the deal, that QE2's heritage would be preserved. Cunard had hoped to keep the gutting of the ship secret until after the voyage and from Angela's description, they succeeded.
In a mid-November story in the Times (London) from which this information came, little of the interior of the QE2 will be preserved and her famous silhouette will be altered by the removal of her funnel. In its place will be a tall glass funnel-shaped structure containing luxury suites. The original is likely to be taken ashore to become part of a grand entrance to the ship. The nine engines will be removed through the hole left by the removal of the funnel. The giant engine room, which many had hoped would be preserved and opened to the public, will become an entertainment complex. Almost all the 1,000 cabins will be ripped out and larger hotel rooms fitted in their place. The lifeboats suspended along the open deck will be removed... (Click here for more information)
There are many gaps in our collective knowledge of His Majesty's Hospital Ship Britannic. An example of that is the official transport number assigned when she was in hospital ship service. It had been reported as G.618, prior to 2004, with the exception of Captain Bartlett's report following the ship's loss which gave the number as G.608. Captain Bartlett would have been in a position to know his own ship's assigned number, however, as the report was completed shortly after the sinking, Bartlett's slip could be written off as a minor mistake and natural under the circumstances to get a single digit wrong, and the letter and other two numbers otherwise matched. All that changed in 2004, when a new photograph surfaced. It was a stunning, hitherto unknown image of Britannic at Southampton in early 1916….
Of all the mysteries surrounding Titanic, one is how Captain Smith met his end. Popular myth holds that Smith went down with his ship. This legend has been sustained by portrayals of his death in books and movies, perhaps most memorably in J. Arthur Rank's A Night to Remember (1958), and in James Cameron's Titanic (1997). (Click here for more information)
The cover image and story, Entertainment Onboard an Ocean Liner, came about from frequent questions to the Titanic Historical Society about activities during a voyage. “Was it boring? What did passengers do besides eat, nap in a deck chair, read, play cards or walk around the deck?” We know ships like Titanic had magnificent public rooms but one generally didn’t spend a lot of time in them. A gymnasium, swimming pool and pursuits to promote health were innovative circa 1912 but consumed a minimum of time so we are back to the question––what did people do to keep from being bored, especially on long voyages?
Titanic Dinners are immensely popular now and people also contact the THS asking about entertainment to complete their dinner party. “Are there any games that were popular that we can play?” In contrast, today’s cruise ships provide so much activity for all ages and interests, from climbing a rock wall to Broadway revues, that when a port of call is reached, some people choose to stay aboard. In Titanic’s era amusements were organized by the passengers. The social or cruise director did not evolve until much later. Your editor was fortunate to observe and participate in part of this transition in Entertainment On Board between the simpler times and the super-organized, non-stop entertainment aboard many contemporary cruise ships. (Click here for more information)
One artifact in the Titanic Museum (Indian Orchard, Massachusetts) that has attracted curiosity is a cover stamped “TITANIC” addressed to the Winter Building in Washington, DC. Tom Fortunato specializes in philately and answers questions about this group of envelopes that were destined for RMS Titanic’s mails.
The late Ken Schultz used this journal as a source of information and encouraged people interested in maritime memorabilia to join the THS so they would be informed collectors. A White Star Line calendar was a subject of interest that began with an inquiry from PBS’s “History Detectives.” The result is a variation of that theme that appears with more frequency as Titanic-related collectibles are offered for sale. Tim Trower and Karen Kamuda provide descriptions.
Irene (René) Harris was a Titanic survivor and an Honor Member of the Titanic Historical Society. Mrs. Harris’s graphic account of the sinking and loss of her husband affected her deeply. In a note to yours truly in 1964, she gave permission to reprint her story that appeared in Liberty (magazine) in 1932. Forty-four years later, René’s story is finally in this journal. Click here for more information
As 2007 turned to 2008, inevitable change occurred and the loss of two people connected with Titanic history, Frank Braynard and Barbara West Dainton, was keenly felt. Mrs. Dainton was the second-to-last known, living Titanic survivor and Frank Braynard was a virtual encyclopedia of shipping history. He was always willing to share his love of ships and, as a former newspaperman and other occupations that took him to New York’s storied piers lined with famous ships, he was extremely knowledgeable about the goings-on of the Atlantic greyhounds during their heyday.
Changes can also be seen in this issue. The Commutator’s format of the past ten years has a fresh look.
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An important centenary in White Star history occurred this year with the inauguration of transatlantic services from Southampton in June 1907, with the departure of Adriatic (II). Adriatic marked the beginning of the giant ship era. The design of Olympic and Titanic can be traced back to this cutting-edge vessel. Many of the features introduced in Adriatic were later incorporated into the design of these ocean-going giants; Turkish baths, a photographer’s darkroom, the plunge bath, electric lifts, a gymnasium and an enquiry office where passengers could obtain information on hotels, train timetables and tourist guides. White Star tested these ideas before developing and enlarging them for the Olympic-class. Her commander, on this historic voyage to New York, was Captain Edward J. Smith, the most highly paid officer in the British Merchant Service.
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Never again will you see so many Titanic survivors together.
Are you looking for a DVD featuring Titanic survivors? In April 1988, eleven, from age 76 to 100, were guests of The Titanic Historical Society’s convention at the Copley Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. This historic video was not commercially made in a studio but created by a young producer and contains the best live interview of Ruth Becker Blanchard. Mrs. Blanchard was old enough to recall the disaster and tells a remarkable story as a missionary’s daughter in India that includes her personal photographs. Because of poor health the family was returning to the U.S. on Titanic. Leaving her father behind, she tells her mesmerized audience how they escaped with only the clothes on their back and how very lucky they were to survive with the family intact when so many others lost their lives. There is also a lengthy interview of Eva Hart, a second class passenger whose biography, “Shadow of the Titanic” is in its second printing. Eleven Titanic passengers attended that memorable convention and all have since passed away except for Millvina Dean. This was Millvina’s first trip across the Atlantic since Titanic.
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The Women’s Titanic Memorial in Washington, DC, like the iconic Titanic Engineer’s Memorial in Southampton, is a powerful yet poignant symbol of the disaster. Sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney executed the Titanic Memorial and called it a gift from “the women of America.” Inscribed on the back of the pedestal: “To the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the ignorant and the learned, all who gave their lives nobly to save women and children.”
The process of the monument’s creation connects with the evolution of the District of Columbia. Despite the initial emotional fervor to commemorate the heroes in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, making the memorial a reality was a lengthy process that required an incredible amount of persistence to see it through when it was finally dedicated in 1931. The story of the memorial from origin to unveiling is featured in this issue.
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“Thousands of people line up to participate in the grand opening” announced the News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri) Saturday, April 8, 2006 in a front page story above the fold including a large photo. Lining sidewalks and hillsides Friday morning, April 7th, they came to witness the official grand opening and christening ceremony of Titanic—World’s Largest Museum Attraction, and to see TV personality, Regis Philbin. In this special edition celebrating the launch and opening, there are dozens of gorgeous color photos and eighteen pages that tell the story.
Unsolved questions about the sinking of Titanic are a reason that draw us to her story. We are pleased to feature two original and absorbing investigations in this issue. The first was completed early in 2005; the second is a follow-up by Parks Stephenson to Simon Mills’ article, More Questions Than Answers and the History Channel, Titanic’s Final Moments documentary first televised in February 2006.
Shortly after the kerfuffle caused from the 1998 Titanic movie depicting a shooting by Officer Murdoch, Tad Fitch and Bill Wormstedt began their sleuthing involving dozens of people and a wealth of sources. Following the tried and true method of Sherlocking the whereabouts and statements of passengers, officers and crew, the result is a well-organized and very readable bit of detective work.
As this journal went to press, we lost a dear friend, Ken Shultz and Lillian Gertrud Asplund, the last American Titanic survivor died. Although she lived nearby, she maintained her privacy throughout her life. Paul Phaneuf, a funeral director and THS advisory board member put his thoughts on paper in part two of her story in the next issue.
There are always people looking for overlooked Titanic treasures. Karen Kamuda found one on eBay, unbelievable as that seems.
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As a student, Peter Davies-Garner built architectural models to supplement
his income. At that time he also drew a set of Titanic plans in 1/200th scale
which he hoped to publish in book form. It took two years just to draw the
side profile. 
When
he graduated, Peter had to earn a living, the plans weren't completed and
the book project was shelved. He joined a company where he constructed many
architectural models simply because he was the only one in the firm who could
build them. After a decade he decided to start his own business.
Titanic - The Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, commissioned him to create a Titanic in 1/48th scale as this is the same dimension as the builders' models. Until then Peter built models at home; but for this particular Titanic he needed a large workshop. Fortunately, a large, airy place was found within five minutes bicycling distance from his home. Then construction began in earnest. The hull frames were attached to a keel-plate and the spaces between the frames were filled with wooden strips -- the hull was approximately 18 feet long! (Peter's finished model can be seen at Titanic- The Exhibition.)
See how this amazing model was built in this issue of The Titanic Commutator with dozens of gorgeous, detailed color photos showing step-by-step how it was done.
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Ask any Titanic buff what got them interested in reading about the Titanic disaster and the majority will say A Night to Remember and Walter Lord’s books. Jenny Lawrence was a child when Walter was a familiar person in her house as her father was his editor. Walter’s stories made history romantic and fun and she learned history need not be dull. He wrote stories from a very human perspective, the experience of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. This is a book Titanic people who knew Walter and those wanted to know more about him will read and cherish for this is a biography by a person who spent a lot of time with him and really knew the man.
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The book's Introduction dated October 2008 was written by Millvina Dean who said, "The Titanic meant very little to me at the time. Nobody seemed to talk about it very much and the fact that my father had died on the ship didn't really make a huge impression on me. After all, what was the Titanic to me? It didn't seem to have any bearing on my world at all. That I had been the youngest survivor of the disaster meant even less! My mother told me the facts and that was that."
Angkor the Magnificent is the long-awaited reprint by Titanic survivor, Helen Churchill Candee's journal of her travels through Cambodia in 1922. This was a must-read book for me, and I was not disappointed with what I found in the pages of this wonderful book.
Much more than a mere travelogue, Helen Candee wrote what was then a definitive look at ancient and early 20th Century Cambodia - considered "one of the first significant works on Cambodia in the English language." She was honored in 1929 by the King of Cambodia for her work, and it is presented in a modern edition with original photos, spellings and artwork (with some minor editing done for clarity).
(Adapted from a book review in The Titanic Commutator No. 186 by Tim Trower)
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Now on a CD this amazing audio was originally a 33 ? rpm record presented
by the Titanic Historical Society as a historic document incorporating the
complete original. The award winning CBC program aired in 1972 written and
narrated by Neil Copeland and produced for Vantage Records by A. Alan Botto.
Here in this rare recording you will hear for yourself what happened that
fateful night as told by the actual survivors....
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On the night of April 14-15 1912, RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg and took over 1,500 of her passengers and crew to a watery grave. There were 705 survivors, each with a story to tell, yet surprisingly, few of those stories have emerged over the years.
This book tells the story of Elizabeth Nye, a member of the Salvation Army and details the early, often tragic, experiences in Folkestone, (England) and New York that led to her involvement with the Titanic. Click here to read more
Of the fourteen four-stackers built, Aquitania was one of the longest-lived
and the only one to survive two world wars. Launched in 1913, she was the
third four-funnelled liner for Cunard and the only one not to have a government
subsidy. Aquitania entered commercial service in May 1914 and was christened
"The Ship Beautiful" thanks to her elegant interiors. Unfortunately, she was
soon called up for war service as an armed merchant cruiser and her gorgeous
interiors either stripped out or covered over...
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Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, Wales, John Treasure Jones went to sea when he was fifteen. For the first four years he was indentured as an apprentice, surviving the ocean in a small tramp steamer. Slowly, however, he worked his way up to become Captain of the most famous ocean liner afloat, Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary. Captain Treasure Jones died in 1993, but his manuscript was recently found and has been edited by his son-in-law to be reproduced here for the first time.
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Awash in elegance, this pin is a skillful recreation of the reknowned White Star Line logo, a red swallowtail flag with a white star in the center surrounded in royal blue. This beautiful pin is made of baked enamel in authentic colors that is set off in solid brass. .75 inch diameter, push pin back.
Now you can relive the courtly polish of Titanic's Edwardian-style without
the muss and fuss of searching for the right accessories. In an era in which
the Social Register listed vessels on which the socially prominent sailed,
the White Star Line set a standard right down to the understated, elegant
menus and place settings in the first class dining saloon. Created especially
for your Titanic Dinner party using rare originals from The Titanic Museum
Collection reproduced to create a 1912 ambience for your unique Titanic Dinner
all in one.
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First class elegance with large, banquet-size napkins. Soft, absorbent yet
elegant white with famous White Star Line logo imprinted in red and big enough
to cover your lap. 25 per package. Measuring a huge 17 X 17 inches (unfolded);
8.50 X 8.50 (folded) with embossed pleated edge.
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A faithful reproduction of original White Star Line buff-colour stationery
with the imprinted White Star burgee logo in red and the Titanic's name at
the top left. 10 sheets and 10 envelopes in each package.
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Reproductions of Rare Originals. MAJESTIC, OLYMPIC, BRITANNIC, OCEANIC, TEUTONIC,
CEDRIC, GEORGIC, REPUBLIC, HOMERIC and the CUNARDER CARPATHIA.
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The perfect party favor or place card holder for your gala Titanic Dinner
or Titanic birthday party at a discount price when you buy the party pack.
RMS Titanic is one of the nicest little miniatures in the inexpensive price
range that we’ve ever seen. Comes 12 to a package.
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If you are looking for a concise, accurate account on the White Star Line, this book is for you. A big, handsome, 15 X 8 1/2, 136-page hardcover beauty published by the Titanic Historical Society is chock full of glorious color illustrations. Hundreds of rare images from the author’s collection, many published for the first time, are sharp, visually striking and photographed in their natural color.
If you use eBay, this book is for you; a fantastic resource with a wealth of information and showing loads of White Star collectibles as examples.
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Queen Mary 2 is the largest ocean liner in the world and you can be
a proud owner of this magnificent 1/400 scale model kit that brings a combination
of 21st century technology with of the style and glamour echoing the floating
palaces of the past. $99.95
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