Guide to the Crew of Titanic
The Structure of Working Aboard the Legendary Liner
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History
| Author: | Günter Bäbler | ISBN: | 9780750982948 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | April 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Günter Bäbler |
| ISBN: | 9780750982948 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | April 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
This valuable study provides a much-needed insight into the confusing and complicated world of the crew of Titanic. It examines the jobs on board and what they involved, explaining watch systems and the hierarchy. It solves many mysteries, from night watchmen that do not appear as such in the muster lists, boots stewards who did not shine shoes and information on tips, salaries and hidden bonuses. This important book breathes life into the story of the ship and its crew, of which 76.4% died in the sinking. This work will be of immense value to enthusiasts around the world.
This valuable study provides a much-needed insight into the confusing and complicated world of the crew of Titanic. It examines the jobs on board and what they involved, explaining watch systems and the hierarchy. It solves many mysteries, from night watchmen that do not appear as such in the muster lists, boots stewards who did not shine shoes and information on tips, salaries and hidden bonuses. This important book breathes life into the story of the ship and its crew, of which 76.4% died in the sinking. This work will be of immense value to enthusiasts around the world.
