101 Things You Thought You Knew About The Titanic...but Didn't - Tapa dura

'Tim Maltin has done a fine job of dispelling the myths that have attached themselves to the Titanic saga since the great vessel disappeared beneath the surface of the North Atlantic in the spring of 1912. Carefully researched and meticulously detailed, this book is a worthy addition to the library of anyone who has even a passing interest in the Titanic disaster.' --George Behe, Vice President, Titanic Historical Society 1992-1996

'Tim Maltin has addressed the many questions and myths that have arisen over Titanic but he has gone one further than the average author in that he has brought forth the testimony of the people who were there, coupled with the latest research to back up his work. Maltin s book is a must for any Titanic enthusiast s collection.' --Bruce Beveridge, Founder, Titanic Research and Modeling Association

For once we have a book that addresses some of myths and popular legends that have propagated down the years and been repeated in books, articles, movies, TV documentaries, and most recently on the internet. It is well written with many references to the direct evidence presented first hand by those who were there at the formal inquiries that followed the disaster back in 1912. --Sam Halpern, Titanic researcher and author

Everybody has a theory about the Titanic. Everyone is fascinated by what actually happened that night. Is it true that there were not enough lifeboats on board, or that the lookouts didn't spot the iceberg because they weren't given binoculars? This book contains the answers to these and many other myths.