- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd (1 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752452037
- ISBN-13: 978-0752452036
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,049,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a fine book which comes highly recommended. --Sea Breezes, Jan 2010
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RMS Lusitania sank in May 1915 as the result of a torpedo from the U-20. 1,198 people died that day as she sank in less than twenty minutes off the coast of Ireland. Built in 1907, she had a successful career of nearly eight years before that fateful day. Famous for her sinking, she was the fastest ship in the world when built, and was the first of the superliners. For the first time, Eric Sauder looks at her as a ship, and not just at her sinking. She was the first true 'Ship of State'. Subsidised by the British Government, she had luxurious interiors, double deck restaurants, glorious public rooms and sumptuous cabins. The cream of the world's high society travelled aboard her. Her sinking was a major factor in America's decision to enter World War One. This illustrated history looks at Lusitania in her true context as the finest ship afloat during her eight years.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a pretty little book written by an expert on the subject of the Lusitania. There are some rare and amazing photographs, however not a large amount of text. This makes the book short but substantial, although, it does not contain enough information on the service history of the Lusitania, which is rather disappointing. Instead it goes from a description of the accomodation straight to the final voyage. It is worth getting though for the images, which are in both black and white and colour.
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A fascinating look at the complete career of a great ship
10 Nov 2005
Format:Paperback
Most of us know the Lusitania for the outrage that her sinking provoked, both at home in England and in the United States. With the role her sinking played in drawing the US into WWI, it's easy to forget that she was also once the holder of the Blue Ribband as the fastest ship on the North Atlantic, a luxuriously appointed superliner that connected the Old World with the New a half century before transcontinental jet flight made such travel routine. At the dawn of the twentieth century, crossing the Atlantic on an ocean liner was an event, and Eric Sauder's book does an amazing job of transporting us back to this bygone era.
He follows the Lusitania's story from her conception and construction, through her service life to her tragic end and beyond. Among the book's highlights: An excellent overview of the salvage operations that have been conducted since the rediscovery of her wreck in 1935, appendices that include a list of all Cunard liners lost in WWI and a complete list of first class passengers on the ship's final voyage.
As wonderful as Sauder's well researched text is, however, what will draw most people to this book is the enormous number of photographs, many never before published and others not seen since prior to WWI. There are many rarely seen photos of the ship's interior, pictures of recovered artifacts, color photos of the wreck, and reproductions of Lusitania-related artwork from the author's personal collection.
If you have even a passing interest in ocean liners, this book is a must-read. The watercolor painting on the front cover alone is worth the price of admission if you enjoy maritime art!
He follows the Lusitania's story from her conception and construction, through her service life to her tragic end and beyond. Among the book's highlights: An excellent overview of the salvage operations that have been conducted since the rediscovery of her wreck in 1935, appendices that include a list of all Cunard liners lost in WWI and a complete list of first class passengers on the ship's final voyage.
As wonderful as Sauder's well researched text is, however, what will draw most people to this book is the enormous number of photographs, many never before published and others not seen since prior to WWI. There are many rarely seen photos of the ship's interior, pictures of recovered artifacts, color photos of the wreck, and reproductions of Lusitania-related artwork from the author's personal collection.
If you have even a passing interest in ocean liners, this book is a must-read. The watercolor painting on the front cover alone is worth the price of admission if you enjoy maritime art!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A great book not to be missed
30 Jan 2011
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RMS Lusitania: The ship & Her Record is a great book. Wonderful pictures and very informative. The author is a professional researcher on the Lusitania and it shows. I was priviledged years ago when I started my own research to have corresponded with him. A worthy book to add to your collection.
Paul Latimer
Paul Latimer
A must have for the Cunarder !
23 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
A well written book about a splended ship that's life was cut short due to the agonies of the Great War. Mr. Sauder's knowledge and personal photo collection of the Lusitania is without compare and, his actual dive experiences to wreck continues to add to his vast depth of knowledge. A must have book for any Cunard or ocean liner enthusiast.
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