north atlantic ocean

The author details her experiences as leader of a 1987 French/American expedition to bring back the first artifacts from the sunken Titanic, discussing the challenges she faced as the first woman to dive the supposedly unsinkable ocean liner.

Describes how sailor Debbie Kiley survived a shipwreck and several days adrift in the Atlantic Ocean.

Firsthand accounts and oceanic findings help chronicle the events that took place the night the Titanic sank and offer new insights as to why the boat sank.

Refutes the popular myths about the sinking of the Titanic and discusses why some of the mystery surrounding the disaster will never be solved, how the tragedy has been portrayed in films, books, and plays, and why Bruce Ismay was wrongly condemned for his actions.

Reviews the story of the Titanic, from its building to the inquiries that were conducted in the U.S. and Britain after it sank in 1912, taking into account the beliefs, attitudes, and ideas of the era which influenced the actions or inactions of people involved in the disaster.

Provides an account of the sinking and finding of the Titanic, covering the scientific aspects of the expeditions.

Tells the entire story of the Titanic, from the design and building of the ship to the recent discovery and exploration of the wreck in the North Atlantic.

Explores the 1996 explosion of a 747 jet plane off the coast Long Island, New York, focusing on the investigation which led to new safety recommendations for fuel tank systems.

Contains two survivors' accounts of the sinking of the ship Titanic, including their memories of the boats final moments before it sank.

Photographic survey and history of the Titanic from its construction, sinking, and discovery as a shipwreck on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.