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The Ship That Stood Still: The Californian and Her Mysterious Role in the Titanic Disaster [Hardcover]

Leslie Reade (Author), Edward P. De Groot (Editor)

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Publication Date: September 1993

A narrative of the actions of the crew aboard the Californian, the ship that failed to come to the assistance of the sinking Titanic, uses official documents and testimony and interviews with survivors to find the truth.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc (September 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393035379
ISBN-13: 978-0393035377
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Could be said to be "the final word" on the subject, March 17, 2008

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This review is from: The Ship That Stood Still: The Californian and Her Mysterious Role in the Titanic Disaster (Hardcover)

The only reason this book got 4 starts instead of 5 is the slight anti-American tone at times (for example, the US inquiries are treated as a almost a joke) and something in this much detail could not help but be tedious at points (the discussion of "port" and "starboard" lights comes to mind),but it is extremely well-done, leaves no point untouched, examines minutely any evidence in Lord's favor, and comes to the point of the matter- he saw what he knew "might have been" distress rockets and did nothing- and really, that is the end of it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for Titanic Enthusiast, July 20, 2008

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I have about 20 books on the Titanic and had lost hope that I would find anything new about this sea disaster.This book tells everything about the Californian's role and uses facts to back up every example. I loved this book!!!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Else Comes Close, September 29, 2002

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No matter what your view is on this particular aspect of the Titanic tragedy, you cannot help but be impressed by this book. This is, without question, one of the best-researched Titanic books ever written. If you happen to come across this rare gem don't hesitate to pick it up, because it's likely that you won't see it anywhere else!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who to blame for the large number of deaths.
This book gives great detail as what happened that night, April 14-15, 1912. The Californian should have responded to the distress rockets, sad such loss of life. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Carol B. Bryant

5.0 out of 5 stars good read
I think you should not only read this book, but the other side of the story to get a full picture - A titantic Myth. I think Lord is given too much blame. Read more

Published on September 4, 2006 by Hedley Lamarr

4.0 out of 5 stars Tells It Like It Is!
One may wonder why a book like this should have to be written. Clearly Lord is guilty as sin! On that cold April night he just didn't want to be bothered with a strange ship... Read more

Published on September 9, 2000 by Severin Olson

5.0 out of 5 stars an outstanding book, but many questions remain.
Reade's book certainly puts quite a bit of blame for the tremendous loss of life on the Titanic on Captain Lord. Read more

Published on November 17, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative & enoyable book.
I found "The Ship that stood still" to be a very informative & enjoyable book. It is written in such a fashion that it does not deluge the casual reader with... Read more

Published on May 20, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book that gives the bottom line on Captain Lord's infamy that night : he knew WHITE rockets were being fired fr
There is no excuse for Captain Stanley Lord's behaviour on the night of the sinking of the Titanic. He admitted, at the British Enquiry, that he had been duly informed of rockets... Read more

Published on February 19, 1998 by hreyes@icrc.org

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Titanic fans!!
If you're a fan of the Titanic this book is for you! All your Questions about the Californian are put to rest! It's hard to find but well worth it!!

Published on February 2, 1998 by Matthew D. Baker

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