Ships

Titanic - Safety, Speed & Sacrifice
by George Behe

Was the Titanic trying to set a record by racing to New York? Was the ship running at high speed in spite of known ice in the area? Was there an attempt to hide evidence at the hearings?

George Behe, a past vice-president of the Titanic Historical Society, draws on new historical sources to present us with startling information about the 1912 Titanic tragedy. The passage of time and intensive research has brought out new information which sheds a substantially different perspective on this tragedy. Behe's information is troubling because it suggests that the Titanic disaster was completely avoidable and not a rare combination of freak circumstances as has been recorded. In addition, Behe presents evidence which suggests that the White Star Line did its best to hide evidence at the hearings.

Softbound with 88 pages, more than 50 photos and illustrations plus an index.

ISBN 0-933449-31-3 ...............$12.50

Chicago's North Shore Shipwrecks
by Mark S. Braun

This book covers more than a century of nautical disasters which took place in Lake Michigan along the North Shore of Chicago, a distance spanning roughly 25 miles from Evanston to Waukegan. This area is characterized by rather short beaches with high bluffs and deep ravines. The tricky currents of Lake Michigan have created rocky shoals and sandbars that extend as far as five miles out into the lake.

The Great Lakes are among the most heavily trafficked waterways in the world. From 1860-1890, more ships arrived at and departed from the port of Chicago than most of the ports in the Eastern United States combined. Through the years, numerous vessels have met a variety of perils, taking hundreds of lives with them.

This book is softbound with 88 pages, 62 photographs, a map of the area, and an in-depth listing of virtually all of the more memorable shipping disasters in the area around the North Shore.

ISBN 0-933449-18-6 .....................$17.00

Square Riggers in the United States and Canada
by Dana T. Parker

This one-of-a-kind directory lists over 55 individual square-rigged sailing ships located in the United States and Canada. Each ship is listed individually by distinct regions where the vessels are berthed.

Each listing provides a photograph or illustration plus technical details such as physical characteristics, type of rig, length, year and location built, and current location. Previous and current owners and uses are listed. Rebuilding dates are included if applicable, as is any historical significance. Other information like visiting and sailing schedules, cost of admittance, address and phone numbers are listed.

Children's activities, lectures, film footage, and special attractions are mentioned if available on these ships. Softbound with 72 pages, more than 50 photos, in excess of 15 other diagrams and illustrations.

ISBN 0-933449-19-4 .......................$9.50

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