Story of the "Titanic": 24 Cards (Dover Postcards)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486256111 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 6 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Included are photos of the Titanic in dry dock and on trial runs, its captain, the ship's gigantic engine and rudder, a charmingly outfitted sunroom, and a magnificent stateroom. But on her maiden voyage, during the night of April 14, 1912, the White Star superliner Titanic struck an iceberg and became a legend — not for its highly publicized "indestructibility," but because of the catastrophe that took the lives of more than 1,500 passengers.In this remarkable collection, twenty-four reproductions of historic photographs and paintings recapture the character, magnitude, spirit, and tragedy of the great ship. The splendor and tragedy of the legendary "Titanic" captured in dramatic photo and illustration cardsShe was "unsinkable" — a splendid monument to modern engineering and nautical design. There are also authentic photographs of grim-faced survivors aboard the rescue ship Carpathia and of the ship's remains on the ocean floor.This thrilling card collection will fascinate collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the splendor of ocean liners of the past.
Marica_T said Lovely collection of Titanic pictures. The story of the Titanic is so haunting and yet mesmerizing. I am so happy to have this collection of postcards about the Titanic.I can't wait to share these postcards with people.. David Chan said The TITANIC machine. I love old B&W nostalgia photos. wish there were more. very scary to look at. a new 100th anniversary should have been made in "The TITANIC machine" according to David Chan. I love old B&W nostalgia photos. wish there were more. very scary to look at. a new 100th anniversary should have been made in 2012.****. 01"The TITANIC machine" according to David Chan. I love old B&W nostalgia photos. wish there were more. very scary to look at. a new 100th anniversary should have been made in 2012.****. .****. Cyn said Five Stars. Beautiful postcards, very old fashion.