Captain of the Carpathia: The seafaring life of Titanic hero Sir Arthur Henry Rostron
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (677 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844862895 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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A fine account of a great seaman This England Filled with history and a unique perspective on a man who earned respect on both sides of the Atlantic Sailing (US)
He also served a hitch in the U.S. Coast Guard . Eric L. Clements is professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University
The book explores Rostron's seafaring life, using it as a platform to discuss the wider history in which he was involved, including the evolution of the transatlantic passenger trade and some of the celebrated ships on which he served and commanded. Using original documents, newspapers, contemporary publications, and memoirs, Captain of the Carpathia considers Rostron's life and seafaring in his era, from his early days rounding Cape Horn in sail to his retirement as commodore of the Cunard Line. Following the rescue, Rostron became the most celebrated and decorated master mariner of his generation, winning, among other awards, a Congressional Gold Medal. This is the first book-length biography written about Rostron.. The Titanic disaster continues to fascinate the public a century later. While scholarly in research and citation, the text is an engaging and accessible narrative for an interested lay audience. Following the Titanic rescue, Rostron served throughout the First World War, commanding the Cunard liner Mauretania, first as a hospital ship and then as a troop ship. Arthur Henry Rostron was the captain of Carpathia, the ship that came to the rescue of the distressed Titanic, rescuing over 700 survivors
John R. Siegel said Five Stars. One of the few biographies of a most interesting man.