- Taschenbuch: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: Madison Press Books (August 2010)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1897330499
- ISBN-13: 978-1897330494
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 2.568.164 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Beautifully presented, this volume gives a guided tour of some of the most historic and famous shipwrecks of the 20th century, including Andrea Doria, Bismarck, Britannic, Empress of Ireland, the Ghost Fleet of Guadalcanal, Lusitania, and Titanic. The detailed illustrations accompany an astounding collection of underwater photography, archival images, and memorabilia that recalls each ship’s former glory. Gripping stories unlock the mysteries of the ships ghostly remains, and an epilogue speaks to the essential need for preserving ships. Equal parts scientific and historical study, this adventurous exploration into the lives of these ships and those who discovered them will thrill naval and transportation buffs, as well as any fan of nautical history.
Über den Autor
Robert D. Ballard is an explorer and leading marine geologist who helps develop new underwater exploration technology. He discovered the sunken Titanic and Bismarck ships. He is the author of many books about his discoveries, including Finding the Titanic and Graveyards of the Pacific. He lives in Mystic, Connecticut. Rick Archbold is the coauthor of The Discovery of the Bismarck and The Lost Ships of Guadalcanal. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. They are the coauthors of The Discovery of the Titanic. Ken Marschall is a maritime artist. He lives in Redondo Beach, California.
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Great book...but seen it before...
22. Oktober 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I waited very anxiously for several months for this book to be published. I own several of Dr. Ballard's books and find them all fantastic. So when I opened this one, I was somewhat disappointed to find that this book is basically a re-packaging of one of his earlier, now out-of-print books, LOST LINERS, with the Bismarck and Guadalcanal added. Don't get me wrong...this is an absolutely beautiful book and I *highly* recommend it (but again, be advised this is a LOST LINERS rehash). Ken Marschall's paintings are exquisite and haunting. And his rendition of the Lusitania sinking is downright frightening. One has to look closely to see that these are not actual photographs. The most interesting painings show the underwater view of what the ships look like today. Dr. Ballard is never boring and is very thourough. His presentation includes the background research of the companies as well as the ships themselves. With this added information, you come to realize that these ships were more than just boats that sank...you see that they were once alive. I will still give this five stars. LOST LINERS is out of print and not many people may have seen it. Regardless, this is a beautiful book with detailed historical narratives, amazing paintings, neat underwater photographs and, most importantly, the storied achievements of Dr. Robert Ballard.
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Beautiful ships from a time past.
18. Oktober 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
It has been twenty years since Dr. Ballard discovered the Titanic. Since then he has gone on to explore the hulks of several famous sunken ships. The photographs he has brought back to the surface have been nothing less than astounding. But the limitations of underwater photography prevent broad panoramic views of the ships. In this book there is a combination of photographs (both pre and post sinking) and of brilliant paintings done from these photographs.
Here are descriptions of these ships as they were built, as they sailed. Here also is the story of their sinking. Finally here is the story of how they look today, ghostly remains of what they once were. The photographs record two trips down to the Titanic, and visits to the Britannic, Lusitania, Empress of Ireland, Andrea Doria, Bismark and to the warships sunk in Iron Bottom Sound off of Guadalcanal.
This is a beautiful book of what was.
Here are descriptions of these ships as they were built, as they sailed. Here also is the story of their sinking. Finally here is the story of how they look today, ghostly remains of what they once were. The photographs record two trips down to the Titanic, and visits to the Britannic, Lusitania, Empress of Ireland, Andrea Doria, Bismark and to the warships sunk in Iron Bottom Sound off of Guadalcanal.
This is a beautiful book of what was.
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I loved it!
14. März 2006
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This large and attractive book combines the work of oceanographer Robert Ballard, author Rick Archibold, and maritime artist Ken Marshall. The course of the book takes you through the history of the trans-Atlantic cruise liner, from its inception in the early nineteenth century, through to today. Along the way, the authors focus on many key happenings, particularly the sinking of certain ships. As an added bonus, information is presented on the Bismarck and the ships of Iron Bottom Sound, in the Solomon Islands. Along the way, the reader is treated to many wonderful illustrations and colorful pictures.
Overall, I found this to be a fascinating book. I enjoyed the stories of ships I had never heard of, such as the Arctic and Atlantic, and I really loved the many pictures. This is a great book, one that is bound to fascinate anyone interested in ship wrecks. I loved it!
Overall, I found this to be a fascinating book. I enjoyed the stories of ships I had never heard of, such as the Arctic and Atlantic, and I really loved the many pictures. This is a great book, one that is bound to fascinate anyone interested in ship wrecks. I loved it!
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