Titanic Collections Volume 1 The Ship : The History Press : 9781803993331 : 1803993332 : 19 Oct 2023 : 'A wonderful gallery of period items related to the Titanic and Olympic, presented and shared by some of the top researchers and collectors in the field. Many of these items are quite rare or unique, and are not often seen by the general public.' - Bill Wormstedt, co-author of Recreating the Titanic The basic facts of the Titanic's story are well known: in April 1912 the largest ship in the world, described as 'practically unsinkable', set off on her maiden trip to New York. She would never make it there. Instead she would strike an iceberg just days into her journey and sink to the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, taking nearly 1,500 people with her. She would remain there undisturbed for seventy-three years. Titanic Collections: Fragments of History is a two-part series showcasing rare and important artefacts relating to the history of RMS Titanic. Many collectors prefer to hid