Guide to the Crew of Titanic: The Structure of Working Aboard the Legendary Liner

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Günter Bäbler

Guide to the Crew of Titanic

The Structure of Working Aboard the Legendary Liner

Günter Bäbler

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HISTORY PRESS
01 June 2017

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Maritime history

This valuable study provides a much-needed insight into the confusing and complicated world of the crew of Titanic. It examines the jobs on board and what they involved, explaining watch systems and the hierarchy. It solves many mysteries, from night watchmen that do not appear as such in the muster lists, boots stewards who did not shine shoes and information on tips, salaries and hidden bonuses. A topic hitherto only briefly touched on in the existing literature, this important book breathes life into the story of the ship and its crew, of which 76.4 per cent died in the sinking. This work will be of immense value to enthusiasts around the world.

AUTHOR: Gunter Babler was co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and president since 1998. He has published countless articles for the magazine Titanic Post and other societies and written books on the Swiss passengers and crew. He is an avid collector, from the worst kitsch to original on-board memorabilia, and has thousands of Titanic-related books and photographs. He lives in Switzerland.

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New research to complement every enthusiast's library

Decodes all jobs on board Titanic, including the complex structure of the engineering staff

Illustrated with many photographs, plans, diagrams and statistics

The survival rate for Titanic crew was worse than for third class; of 899 crew only 212 survived

Fresh research from one of the world's foremost Titanic collectors

130 b/w illustrations

By: Günter Bäbler
Imprint: HISTORY PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780750968454
ISBN 10: 0750968451
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 June 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gunter Babler is co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and its president since 1998. He has published countless articles for the magazine Titanic Post and other societies and written books on the Swiss passengers and crew. He has thousands of Titanic-related books and photographs.