On Board RMS Titanic: Memories of the Maiden Voyage

Name: On Board RMS Titanic: Memories of the Maiden Voyage
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‘It would make the stones cry to hear those on board shrieking’ – Daniel Buckley, third-class passenger

For the first time, in this moving new book, Titanic’s passengers and crewmen are permitted to tell the story of that lamentable disaster entirely in their own words.

Included are letters, postcards, diary entries and memoirs that were written before, during and immediately after the maiden voyage itself. Many of the pre-sailing documents were composed by people who later lost their lives in the sinking and represent the last communications that these people ever had with their friends and loved ones at home. The subsequent letters and postcards give an unparalleled description of the events that occurred during the five days that Titanic was at sea, and the correspondence by survivors after the tragedy describes the horror of the disaster itself and the heartbreak they experienced at the loss of those they loved.

This poignant compilation, by Titanic expert George Behe, also contains brief biographies of the passengers and crewmen, victims, as well as survivors, who wrote the documents in question.

Categories: Biography, Titanic Books Tag: Survivor Accounts

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A substantial book that contains a remarkably large number of fascinating letters from Titanic passengers in the lead-up to, during, and after the tragic maiden voyage.

Prelude: 31 May 1911
Pre-Sailing Days
10 April 1912: Titanic at Southampton
10 April 1912: Titanic Sails from Southampton for Cherbourg
11 April 1912: Titanic Arrives at Queenstown and Sails Onward
12 April 1912: Titanic at Sea
13 April 1912: Titanic at Sea
14 April 1912: Titanic at Sea
15 April 1912: Disaster
16 April 1912: On board the Carpathia
17 April 1912: On board the Carpathia
18 April 1912: On board the Carpathia
19 April 1912 and Afterwards
Passenger and Crew Biographies

Additional information

Author	George Behe
Publisher ‏	Lulu.com, The History Press
Publication date ‏	2012, 2017
Language ‏	English
Paperback ‏	528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏	0750982683
ISBN-13 ‏	978-0750982689

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Mark Baber

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Pinned Jan 03, 2011

George Behe has a new book available through lulu.com. Its title is "On Board RMS Titanic," and it's described as follows:

Details appear here.

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Michael H. Standart

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#1 Jan 03, 2011

This one is sure to be a "must have" for the serious Titanic researcher or enthusiast. I've seen some of George's postcard collection and it's impressive to say the least.

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Mike Poirier

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#2 Jan 12, 2011

Just in time for the blizzard, George Behe's book came. I can guarantee you, it will give the reader many hours of pleasure.

The book, which runs about 550 pages takes the reader through each day of the voyage. The amount of rare material, not published in books before is amazing and greatly adds to Titanic's story.

So far, I've only seen it available through Lulu.com but I have feeling, due to it's excellent content, it will be found in other venues.

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Mark Baber

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#3 Jan 18, 2011

I received my copy today, and I'll second Mike P.'s comments. This is a terrific book, presenting only the words of those who were there, with no commentary or analysis (something that I, for one, think is a VERY good thing). It's the first book in at least several years that I'd call a "must have" for those interested in what happened on board that night.

Bravo!

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Matthew Farr

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#4 Jan 23, 2011

I received my copy a few days ago and I noticed in the "other books by this author" page that Mr. Behe has another book out this year "Carpathia and The Titanic". I looked for it on Lulu.com but could not find it. Does anyone know when this book is going to be released?

(Sorry if this is off topic. Moderators feel free to post in a new thread if necessary)

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Mark Baber

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#5 Jan 24, 2011

Later this year, if all goes well, as I understand it.

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Dr. Douglas B. Willingham

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#6 Jan 25, 2011

George Behe's new book, "On Board RMS Titanic" is a triumph. I recommend it to people interested in the people of Titanic--their own words, written usually to loved ones while on board and just following the disaster. He includes an addendum describing what circumstances led to their being aboard. It's a wonderful read, and a great resource, complete with index.

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Anthony Cunningham

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#7 Feb 26, 2011

I have just received a copy of 'On Board RMS Titanic'.

I have to say this is one of the best Titanic books I have ever purchased. It makes for compulsive reading. I must congratulate George Behe on tracking down so many invaluable documents and editing them so thoughtfully.

Quite simply the best Titanic book published for years.

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#8 Feb 12, 2012

On Board RMS Titanic : Memories of the Maiden Voyage

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azslogan

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#9 Jun 05, 2012

I'd like to obtain this book. This title isn't on Lulu any longer. It is listed as coming soon on Amazon. Anyone know if that's the case? Thanks!

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Katy Phillips

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#10 Jun 30, 2012

September 1 in the UK and December 1 in the US, right? I'm hoping that's the case - Amazon seems to be very good about their projected publishing date. It might be worth it to email the publisher.

I'm curious as to whether it'll pop up in ebook format somewhere, or whether it's the type of book that should be published and read in a paper format. I'm looking forward to it either way.

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Arun Vajpey

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#11 Aug 19, 2019

Hes anyone read Titanic: Memories of a Maiden Voyage by George Behe? It sounds interesting and if good, I'll try to get the hardcover copy.

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Seumas

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#12 Aug 19, 2019

A very good book. I certainly enjoyed it greatly.

Behe's concept is so simple and yet brilliant. The reader "gets to know" the people who were on board the ship entirely through their own personal papers.

Crucially it's not one of these books that just fawns solely over the first class passengers either. Second class, third class and the ship's crew are all included and their stories treated with equal importance.

George Behe has also included for every person who had their letters, postcards and diary entries featured in the book a mini-biography at the end.

You'll love it, especially if your interested in the "social history" of the disaster.

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Arun Vajpey

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#13 Aug 19, 2019

Thanks. I always thought that Second Class passengers were the most interesting of the lot. As you say, a well weighted coverage is what I am after. Will order the hardcover.

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Seumas

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#14 Aug 19, 2019

Although it's the ship's crew I'm more interested in I do very much agree that of the passengers, the second class lot definitely have the most interesting (and even mysterious) characters among them.

The Becker family, Lawrence Beesley, Father Thomas Byles, William H. Harbeck & Henriette Yvois, the Hart family, Masabumi Hosono, the Navratil's to name but a few. All very curious, intriguing people.

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