The Loss of the SS Titanic; Its Story and Its Lessons by Beesley, Lawrence (9781934941317)

The Loss of the SS Titanic; Its Story and Its Lessons

by Beesley, Lawrence

Paperback - English

Lawrence Beesley, a British schoolteacher, was a second-class passenger on the "Titanic" when it hit an iceberg and sank in two and a half hours. This is Beesley's eyewitness account, written just weeks after the sinking, of his voyage on the "Titanic", the collision with the iceberg, his hours in Lifeboat 13, and his rescue by the "Carpathia". A classic account of the story of "Titanic". With 6 pages of photos.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

193494131X

EAN

9781934941317

Publisher

RED & BLACK PUBL

Publication Date

01 Aug 2008

Pages

152

Weight (kg)

0.21

Dimensions (cm)

22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8

About Author

Lawrence Beesley was a science teacher, journalist, Titanic survivor, and author of the successful book, The Loss of the S.S. Titanic, based on his experience that harrowing night. A second class passenger, Beesley had been in his cabin reading when the collision occurred, and through a chance of fate happened to be on A-deck when men were allowed to board the lifeboats. After the sinking, Beesley returned to England and resumed his career in education. Lawrence Beesley died on February 14, 1967, at the age of 89.