Great Sea Disasters

Great Sea Disasters looks at the darker side of sea travel throughout history, when technology or seamanship fails to safeguard the lives of passengers and crew, and tragedy occurs.

It examines in words and over 80 highly charged pictures the accidents which have shocked the world. Whether reviewing accidents caused by high seas, icebergs, fire or sabotage, this book makes an excellent introduction to some of the worst maritime tragedies.