Everyone knows the story of the Titanic, but in terms of loss of life that catastrophe doesn't even figure as one of the 50 worst maritime disasters of the last three hundred years. The causes of disaster are legion: besides icebergs and enemy torpedoes, ships have been sunk by fire, explosions, flooding, capsizing, storms, collisions and human error. Ships featured include: Wilhelm Gustloff - how history forgot the 10,000 killed Lancastria - why Britain's worst disaster was covered up Mont Blanc - the ship that destroyed a city Sultana - triumph and tragedy on the Mississippi Dona Paz - the deadliest disaster in living memory With disasters from all over the world, these are stories of the people - whether they lived or died - as well as the ships. They are stories of tragedy, war, heroism and cowardice, greed and sacrifice. Only for the lucky few were they also stories of rescue and survival.

About the Author
Jonathan Eyers is the author of Don't Shoot the Albatross: Nautical Myths and Superstitions, and How to Snog a Hagfish: Disgusting Things in the Sea, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.


Book Information
ISBN 9781442221673
Author Jonathan Eyers
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 141g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 133mm * 13mm