Cart
Free Shipping in Australia
Proud to be B-Corp

Carpathia Jay Ludowyke

Carpathia By Jay Ludowyke

Carpathia by Jay Ludowyke


$47.89
Condition - New
Only 4 left

Summary

The dramatic and fascinating story of RMS CARPATHIA: rescue ship to RMS TITANIC; sunk by a German U-boat in WWI; and lost in ocean depths until located by an intrepid dive team nearly 100 years later

Carpathia Summary

Carpathia: The extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic by Jay Ludowyke

In the early hours of 15 April 1912, the Cunard steamship Carpathia receives a distress call from the new White Star liner Titanic. Captain Arthur Rostron immediately turns Carpathia northwest and sails full speed through the dark night, into waters laden with icebergs, on a rescue mission that will become legendary.

Almost a century later, Carpathia's wreck has finally been located. She's over 500 feet down and only a few divers in the world can attain these depths. Among them is Englishman Ric Waring's team.

In this captivating and intensively researched story, we follow the dual narratives of Rostron and the daring rescue of the Titanic survivors by Carpathia, and of Waring's team and their dangerous determination to reach the wreck. Rich in history and drama, the true story of Carpathia from her launching to the sensational events of 1912, World War I and beyond is a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction.

Carpathia Reviews

Ludowyke's book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *
Ludowyke's book is captivating and well-researched. * QWeekend *
This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke's charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *
This book, written and meticulously researched by the Sunshine Coast academic, will be enjoyed by a much wider audience. The reason is Ludowyke's charming way of breathing life into the scenes she writes about and the characters who form the focus of her narrative. * BW Magazine *
Review TO COME * WHO Magazine *
Review TO COME * QWeekend *
This marvellous book recounts the many stories of this forgotten hero of the Titanic disaster. * The Daily Telegraph *
a compelling narrative that moves at the page-turning pace of the very best fiction * Mildura Midweek *
The dramatic and fascinating story * Law Society Journal *
Beyond all the heroism and drama, this is ultimately a parable about a modest vessel which outclasses a superliner when it really counts. * Spectrum *

About Jay Ludowyke

Dr Jay Ludowyke holds qualifications in writing, history and library and information services. She has taught writing at the University of the Sunshine Coast and previously worked in local government and public libraries. She has published works in literary and academic journals and is the recipient of an Australian Postgraduate Award. Of Sri Lankan and Australian heritage, she lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Additional information

NGR9780733640674
9780733640674
0733640672
Carpathia: The extraordinary story of the ship that rescued the survivors of the Titanic by Jay Ludowyke
New
Paperback
Hachette Australia
20180710
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Carpathia