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- Publisher: Ian Allan; First Reprinted edition (1999)
- ASIN: B002KDO9LQ
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was recommended to me by the editor of a nautical magazine who said that it caused him to think! The thesis is certainly startling and the author has assembled an impressive list of facts to suggest that it was not the Titanic that went down but her sister ship. I do not have the knowledge or the expertise to determine the truth of this theory. All I can say is that it is a remarkably good read and whatever the truth of the matter one cannot but admire the diligence of the author for putting together so much information. Yes,it is a conspiracy theory but should not be dismissed without all the points made in the book being refuted by a reputable authority.
T Waite.
T Waite.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If this theory had been written as a work of fiction, it might have made a good book. As non-fiction, supposedly factual, it's awful. His theory is full of ludicous assumptions and he keeps reading far too much into far to little, and stating his ideas as facts. The worst parts are the character assassinations of various crew members. No, they didn't all behave perfectly but the poison that Gardiner spits over anyone popularly labelled a 'hero' suggests a severe case of jealousy on the author's part.
Any faint respect I may have had for the author vanished when he asked me to believe that Phillips nobly stayed at his post to keep transmitting wireless signals from an almost entirely flooded office. I can't imagine his telegraph set would work very well under water, for one thing. The claim is just there to make the other wireless operator look like a coward for leaving.
Please don't reward this writer by buying his book. (I was given a copy by someone who found it damaged and remaindered)
Any faint respect I may have had for the author vanished when he asked me to believe that Phillips nobly stayed at his post to keep transmitting wireless signals from an almost entirely flooded office. I can't imagine his telegraph set would work very well under water, for one thing. The claim is just there to make the other wireless operator look like a coward for leaving.
Please don't reward this writer by buying his book. (I was given a copy by someone who found it damaged and remaindered)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read this book several times and have been gripped by it each time. The author presents many arguments as to how and why Titanic and Olympic were switched. I've had a keen interest in the Titanic Disaster for almost 20 years but this book has made me view the sinking in a very different light. The book is very well researched and written although some of the technical details and Nautical terms took me a while to get my head around I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. If even half of what Robin Gardener says is true then there is more to the Titanic story than meets the eye.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
fantastic read
Bought the book after a friends recommendation. Myself and my housemate read the book and both really enjoyed it! Captivating and interesting! ReEstablished the titanic bug for me!
Published 23 days ago by Emma
this book is rubbish....BUT WELL ENJOYABLE
AH HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!This book is , is ,just pure rubbish.I actualy had TEARS of laughter rolling down my face in places...." WOT IS THIS GEEZER GUNNA SAY NEXT ? Read more
Published 1 month ago by gary
A really great read...
I bought this as I'd been told it was "an interesting slant on the usual story", and it has certainly proved to be so. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wendy
"Titanic" The Ship That Never Sank
Very interesting book. I found it totally absorbing and I think that I read it in a day. I have also lent it to at least three other people who feel the same way. Read more
Published 7 months ago by I don't want a pen name
I don't believe a word of it
I picked this book up while staying with a relative and I must say that from the start I really hated the methodology and flawed logic of the author. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mysay
Diverting for a few pages, mundane for the rest
I know that many people out there have a deep fascination with Titanic, so I had better state immediately that I'm not one of them. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. A. Weston
DO NOY BUY THIS BOOK !!!
I bought this book after seeing it advertised in a maritime magazine. I could'nt wait to start to read it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by ginge99
Titanic : The Ship That Never Sank
I have always been interested in this ship and to find this book and read it was very differant for me. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs P A Holmes
WHY DIDN'T ANYONE BLOW THE WHISTLE?
The book starts well and is full of promise setting the scene for the "switch". Unfortunately the book gets bogged down in an immense amount of detail regarding life boats and who... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Mr. D. M. George
TITANIC The Ship that Never Sank
Its a good read. As fiction, it would have been a best seller.
Although Gardiner provides footnotes, I feel he uses bibliographic information that concentrates "Titanic": The... Read more
Although Gardiner provides footnotes, I feel he uses bibliographic information that concentrates "Titanic": The... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Catherine Leuz
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