The Secrets of the Titanic
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The Secrets of the Titanic
September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres.
Read the untold story of the world's most famous ship from the explorer known as βMr. Titanicβ in 2025
September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023.
With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand objects brought to the surface, including bottles of champagne, luggage, and jewellery, the last secrets of the liner will be revealed, reliving the shipβs maiden voyage and tragic destiny.
Through the incredible story of his expeditions, Paul-Henri Nargeolet brings to life the Titanic, that of its passengers and its crew, and offers a unique point of view on this maritime disaster.
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Praise for The Secrets of the Titanic
'A thought-provoking look into one man's journey to the wreck of Titanic; sadly now sombre when reflecting that his last journey to the wreck would be his and several others first and last.' βββββ
'The facts are interesting and the book has been well compiled. Very interesting read' βββββ
'A gripping tale, very well told' βββββ
'I wish that the book was longer, really loved it' βββββ
'I recommend this to anyone interested in the Titanic' βββββ
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008694081
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: One More Chapter
Contributors:
- Translated by Laura Haydon
- Translated by Nuanxed
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Born in Chamonix, France, Paul-Henri Nargeolet lived in Africa with his parents for 13 years. After a 22-year career in the National Marines, he was awarded the grade of Commander. He then joined the French Institute for Sea Exploration (IFREMER) where he specialized in deep-sea exploration in 1986. The following year, he led the first recovery mission on the Titanic. He was the Director of the Underwater Research Program for RMS Titanic, Inc. (USA). In that capacity, he supervised the recovery of some 5,000 artifacts from the site of the wreck. He was one of the five victims who died onboard the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023.
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