A Guide to the Crew of the Titanic by Babler

[Arun Vajpey]

I came across a book called A Guide To The Crew of the Titanic by a Swiss man named Gunther Babler. The topic seems interesting but does anyone know if this book is any good?

PS: I know that there is a lot of information on ET about every crew member but there is something to be said about having similar info in a handy volume..... provided that it is well researched and written.

 

[Harland Duzen]

I got it as a present, and I would personally say it's a very good book.

• Explains the duties, wages, timetable and uniform for the various members of the crew (Engineers, Victualling Crew, Trimmers, Officers etc).

• Diagrams showing crew structure of the various groups (from Chief / Head to smallest crew
• An entire crew list (in the back).

• Lots of nice photos of public and crew spaces from Titanic, Olympic and other ships (including a restored version of Francis Browne's Marconi Room Photo).

 

[Dave Gittins]

The name of the author tells me it will be good. He has spent years on research. Some of his efforts are on this site.

 

[Mark Baber]

Quite right, Dave. Gunter Babler is a well-known and highly-respected researcher of Titanic's people. His work is uniformly first-rate.

 

[Arun Vajpey]

Thanks people. I have ordered the hardcover copy.