Carpathia

Name: Carpathia
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733640674
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The extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic

By Jay Ludowyke

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Carpathia by Jay Ludowyke is a gripping exploration of the historical events surrounding the RMS Carpathia, the ship famous for rescuing survivors of the Titanic disaster. Delving deep into the ship's construction, its valiant crew and its ultimate fate, this biography vividly recounts the Carpathia's crucial role and its place in maritime history, offering insights into heroism and tragedy at sea.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by maritime history and personal narratives of heroism, as it explores the dramatic rescue of Titanic's survivors by a lesser-known hero, offering a compelling mix of historical detail and gripping storytelling.

Carpathia

The dramatic and fascinating story of RMS CARPATHIA: rescue ship to RMS TITANIC; sunk by a German U-boat in WWI; and lost in ocean depths until located by an intrepid dive team nearly 100 years later

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In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the Cunard steamship Carpathia receives a distress call from the new White Star liner Titanic. Captain Arthur Rostron immediately turns Carpathia northwest and sails full speed through the dark night, into waters laden with icebergs, on a rescue mission that will become legendary.

Almost a century later, Carpathia's wreck has finally been located. She's over 500 feet down and only a few divers in the world can attain these depths. Among them is Englishman Ric Waring's team.

In this captivating and intensively researched story, we follow the dual narratives of Rostron and the daring rescue of the Titanic survivors by Carpathia, and of Waring's team and their dangerous determination to reach the wreck. Rich in history and drama, the true story of Carpathia from her launching to the sensational events of 1912, World War I and beyond is a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction.

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Carpathia by Jay Ludowyke is praised as a captivating and well-researched book that brings historical scenes and characters vividly to life. It appeals to a wide audience due to its engaging narrative style, described as both dramatic and fascinating. The book recounts the incredible stories surrounding a lesser-known hero of the Titanic disaster, offering a compelling narrative with the pace of top-tier fiction and an inspiring message about modesty triumphing when it matters most.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733640674

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Illustration: 1 x 8 pages black and white illustration

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Dr Jay Ludowyke holds qualifications in writing, history and library and information services. She has taught writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast and previously worked in local government and public libraries. She has published works in literary and academic journals and is the recipient of an Australian Postgraduate Award. Of Sri Lankan and Australian heritage, she lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.