Tragedy at Sea by David Long

Tragedy at Sea by David Long

Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This “Ship of Dreams” was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. It was claimed she was unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of Titanic and over 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. In this fact-filled retelling of its construction and doomed maiden voyage, David Long brings Titanic’s tragic tale to life.

"Overflowing with astounding facts and fascinating illustrations and diagrams … This brilliantly accessible retelling of this unforgetable tragedy is a perfect and engaging read for history fanatics and reluctant readers alike" – LoveReading4Kids

"[A] richly detailed and accessible account of Titanic for the modern age" – Lancashire Evening Post

"A riveting retelling" – The Bookseller

"A beautifully detailed non-fiction retelling … So engaging" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

David Long is a journalist and author of non-fiction for both adults and children. A writer since leaving university, his work has appeared in the Sunday Times and London’s Evening Standard. His engaging non-fiction reflects his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past, and in 2017 his book Survivors won the Blue Peter Award for the best book with facts.

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ISBN 13	9781781129661
ISBN 10	1781129665
Title	Tragedy at Sea
Author	David Long
Series	Incredible True Stories
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2021-04-01
Number of pages	96
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