Carpathia, 9780733640674
Paperback
Titanic rescue and a dangerous dive, a ship’s secrets revealed.

Carpathia

The extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic

$31.99

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    9 July 2018

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Summary

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 at…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780733640674
ISBN-10:0733640672
Author:Jay Ludowyke
Publisher:Hachette Australia
Imprint:Hachette Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:9 July 2018
Weight:440g
Dimensions:232mm x 154mm x 28mm
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Ludowyke’s book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *Ludowyke’s book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke’s charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke’s charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *Review TO COME * WHO Magazine *Review TO COME * QWeekend *This marvellous book recounts the many stories of this forgotten hero of the Titanic disaster. * The Daily Telegraph *a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction * Mildura Midweek *The dramatic and fascinating story * Law Society Journal *Beyond all the heroism and drama, this is ultimately a parable about a modest vessel which outclasses a superliner when it really counts. * Spectrum *

About The Author

Jay Ludowyke

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.

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