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Robert Ballard's Lusitania Hardcover – January 1, 2007

by Robert Ballard (Author), Spencer Dunmore (Author), Ken Marschall (Illustrator)

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Of course, Dr Robert Ballard will forever remain the man who found the Titanic, but in this book he also provides the reader with an extremely well documented account of the loss of the Lusitania. Mysteries are mysteries and whilst there are those experts which insist such and such happened, there will also be those who assert the opposite. I shouldn't say this I know, but it the way in which Bob Ballard takes such a thorough approach to his subject, it leaves one feeling that the only book you need to read on the entire subject of the loss of the Lusitania is this one. Exploring the Lusitania - yet another four-funnelled passenger liner built before WW1, is a large coffee-table book approx. A4 size. Just a glance at the pictures throughout the richly illustrated pages (227 altogether) reveals the extent of the research to which the author has gone on behalf of the reader. There are many historic pictures of the ship itself - including when she was no more than a keel. Others include paintings of the day, newspaper cuttings and postcards showing internal and external views. Then there are the photographs of the tragedy itself and the effect it had upon the people of Ireland. Photographs of seemingly unimportant people at the booking office and individuals such as the Captain. Dr Ballard has been equally thorough when it comes to detailing the U Boat which sank the Lusitania and we are treated to almost the same level of coverage of vessel and individuals and their trade of war. Once again, however, the author has put together the most outstanding collection of artwork created by Ken Marschall. From thousands of photographic images taken from the wreckage itself, Bob Ballard created a complete montage (i.e. a big photograph made up of thousands of little photographs) of the various sections of the wreck so that Mr Marschall was able to provide us with the most accurate paintings of various sections and even the entire wreck. The one painting I had to look at again and again was the painting of the sinking across pages 96/97. For a moment there I thought the world's greatest photographer had been on hand to capture the event.

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227 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Chartwell Books
Publication date

January 1, 2007
Dimensions

8.75 x 1 x 11.25 inches
ISBN-10

0785822070
ISBN-13

978-0785822073
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An excellent and interesting read which showed factual exploration showing how man can interact and explore the deepest mysteries of nature. --By Mr. Graham Michie

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chartwell Books; Thus edition (January 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 227 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785822070
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785822073
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.68 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1 x 11.25 inches

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Slrayder

A comprehensive and well written book.

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013

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I really enjoyed reading this book (Dr. Ballard didn't actually write it) but if your expecting it to have a load of shipwreck images like the Titanic book your up for disappointment. This book focuses more on the history of the liner and its last voyage from New York to Liverpool. Everything considered I would recommend this book for anyone interested in the Lusitania, shipwrecks, or Dr. Ballards work. The book was also written with consultation from Eric Sauder who is considered the highest authority on the subject of Lusitania and has written his own book called 'RMS Lusitania : The ship and her record' which I would highly recommend as a companion volume along with this publication.

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Joshua N. Ruiz

Great Book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020

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Great depiction of the Lusitania, the ship that arguably dragged the US into WW1. Dr Ballard never disappoints!

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Shawn McBride

Luisitania Amo ship confirmed

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015

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Nice. Shows definitively that the British were using passenger ships to transport ammunition from the US to Great Britian. Therefore the luisitania was a legitimate target. The U boat commander decided to sink the ship rather than allow the ammunition to be delivered and used to kill German troops. Tough call on his part but it was a win win for the British high command. They either received ammunition to help them in the war or if the ship gets sunk they get a propaganda win.

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Lady Chaucer

This brings back memories; my aunt surived the sinking!

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2010

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My aunt was a survivor of the sinking of the Lusitania. I have collected many resources pertaining to the Lusitania and its sinking, so as to better understand what my aunt endured. Aunt Sarah died in Chicago at the home of my Grandmother some years ago. This book is a prime resource for me as it is well researched, well written and brings to me information that I hadn't heard before. Thank you, Robert Ballard!

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D. Frey

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2014

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Excellent. Just what my grandson needs for his schol project.

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2015

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NTR

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015

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nice account on Lusitania's tragic past

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Ned Middleton

Another outstanding record of a famous ship.

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2009

Of course, Dr Robert Ballard will forever remain the man who found the Titanic, but in this book he also provides the reader with an extremely well documented account of the loss of the Lusitania.

Mysteries are mysteries and whilst there are those experts which insist such and such happened, there will also be those who assert the opposite. I shouldn't say this I know, but it the way in which Bob Ballard takes such a thorough approach to his subject, it leaves one feeling that the only book you need to read on the entire subject of the loss of the Lusitania is this one.

Exploring the Lusitania - yet another four-funnelled passenger liner built before WW1, is a large coffee-table book approx. A4 size. Just a glance at the pictures throughout the richly illustrated pages (227 altogether) reveals the extent of the research to which the author has gone on behalf of the reader. There are many historic pictures of the ship itself - including when she was no more than a keel. Others include paintings of the day, newspaper cuttings and postcards showing internal and external views. Then there are the photographs of the tragedy itself and the effect it had upon the people of Ireland. Photographs of seemingly unimportant people at the booking office and individuals such as the Captain. Dr Ballard has been equally thorough when it comes to detailing the U-Boat which sank the Lusitania and we are treated to almost the same level of coverage of vessel and individuals and their trade of war.

Once again, however, the author has put together the most outstanding collection of artwork created by Ken Marschall. From thousands of photographic images taken from the wreckage itself, Bob Ballard created a complete montage (i.e. a big photograph made up of thousands of little photographs) of the various sections of the wreck so that Mr Marschall was able to provide us with the most accurate paintings of various sections and even the entire wreck. The one painting I had to look at again and again was the painting of the sinking across pages 96/97. For a moment there I thought the world's greatest photographer had been on hand to capture the event.

I congratulate Dr Ballard on another excellent and professional job of work. Another outstanding book and yet again 5 stars are not enough.

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