Guide to the Crew of Titanic: The Structure of Working Aboard the Legendary Liner - Hardcover

Bäbler, Günter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750968451 ISBN 13: 9780750968454

Publisher: The History Press, 2017

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Günter Bäbler is co-founder of the Swiss Titanic Society and its president since 1998. He has published countless articles for the magazine Titanic Post and other societies and written books on the Swiss passengers and crew. He has thousands of Titanic-related books and photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0750968451
• ISBN 13: 9780750968454
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224