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Titanic: Safety, Speed and Sacrifice

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George Behe performs a first-rate analysis of some of the most controversial aspects of the sinking of the Titanic, gathering together pieces of evidence which indicate that important aspects of the sinking were covered up by the White Star Line after the sinking. Make no mistake about it -- this is not some sensationalist diatribe, but a well-researched, carefully documented study. It's a small book, but an important contribution to the subject.

George Behe has written an original here, not a retelling of the usual stories but a look at primary sources, carefully researched and analyzed, in connection with the mystery of the Titanic's speeding headlong into an icefield in spite of warnings received and posted.

Fred Fleet, the lookout, was quoted by many on the Carpathia as having complained of his earlier warnings re icebergs having been ignored by the bridge.

What is the real story? In this small, but weighty volume, Behe introduces us to those who talked about it then, who were quoted or misquoted in newspaper articles, and weaves a tale of politics and intrigue. He details the large flaws of reporting while getting to the core of the stories, including very possible White Star arrangements with Fleet and others to maintain silence. Whether or not one agrees with the conclusions, Behe makes a rather persuasive case for a night of truths withheld, though it's up to the reader how persuasive it is.

The references and citations are unusually thorough. Virtually nothing is said without a specific reference to an original source.

HIGHLY recommended. One of the top books on the Titanic and the puzzles of that night.

George Behe's book is a through examination of the circumstances surrounding the tragedy in 1912. In looking at transcripts and eyewitness accounts, Behe makes some very telling conclusions as to why the ship collided with the iceberg. For those seriously interested in the real details, this book is a must to read.

Behe gives us a profound look at one of the greatest trragedies of the 20th century. Its well worth the price and well worth the time to read

George Behe has written the best Titanic book. He has done thorough research in his subject and has come up with some very concrete conclusions about that tragic night.

George has taken the results both Inquiries and some additional investigation and come to a very startling conclusion. Was the White Star Line negligent? Was "someone" trying to cover up certain facts pertaining to the navigation of the ship? These and many more questions are answered here in this book.

As the title suggests, Titanic was an accident just waiting to happen. I highly recommend this very important book.