shipwrecks

Describes the giant ocean liner "Titanic," the events that led up to its sinking in the spring of 1912, and the effects of the disaster on sea travel.

Provides a brief overview of the sinking of the RMS "Titanic," in 1912, describing the ship's collision with an iceberg, the safety precautions the ship had for passengers in the event of an emergency, and the rescue efforts to save the surviving passengers.

Photographs, illustrations, and facts describe the "Titanic" and how it sank.

Profiles four famous maritime disasters, including the sinking of the Titanic, the bombing of the Lusitania, the fire aboard the Morro Castle, and the crash between the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm.

Describes some of the treasures to be found in the seas, including cargoes from wrecked ships, valuable shells, and pearls.

Presents eyewitness accounts of the 1912 shipwreck of the Titanic. Includes historic photographs and drawings.

Presents a selection of primary and secondary source articles that examine topics related to the sinking of the "Titanic," each preceded by a summary of the author's main points and conclusions.

Documents maritime disasters, selected on the basis of their historical, cultural, and technological importance, and includes entries on related topics such as radar, capsizing, reefs, and storms.

Chronicles the efforts of seventeenth-century explorer Padre Diego Rivadeneira to find and transport a fortune in gold to Spain, explaining how his first two ships were destroyed, what he was carrying when they sank, how twentieth century divers found the wreck, and what they are doing to preserve it.

Tells the stories behind the discoveries of famous shipwrecks from around the world, introducing some of the people who have made the salvage of shipwrecks their life's work, describing ancient and modern underwater exploration techniques, and looking at many of the valuable artifacts that have been pulled from the deep.