{"product_id":"the-titanic-for-dummies","title":"The Titanic For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Titanic For Dummies paints the whole picture of the most famous maritime disaster. It examines the building of the ship  life onboard during its maiden voyage  tragic decisions made that fateful night  the discovery of the wreck  and the many controversies that have emerged in the century since the sinking. Information includes: Theories behind the reason for the sinking (does the blame lie with the watertight doors  bad rivets  or crew negligence?)  and when and where the ship split in two. A detailed look at how the lack of lifeboats  and the chaos that resulted in lifeboats launching before they reached capacity  resulted in lives lost. A Titanic Whos Who identifying notable passengers  including those who were famous before the tragedy and those who gained fame because of it. Current thinking about reports of shots being fired onboard  the details of Captain Smiths death  Murdochs possible suicide  and the bands last song. Findings from the Titanic hearings on both sides of the Atlantic. A recounting of Robert Ballards discovery of the wreck in 1985 and the ongoing debate over whether to salvage the wreck or let the ship remain as a memorial to those who perished. A glimpse of the most fascinating artifacts salvaged from the wreckage. The Titanic in pop culture: from Broadway to one of the most highest grossing movies in history (being re-released in 3D in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949616361525,"sku":"ByrdShop_1118177665","price":58.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781118177662.jpg?v=1770083827","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-titanic-for-dummies","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}