Description
An insight into the man at the heart of the worlds most infamous maritime disaster
Following the Titanic disaster, Bruce Ismay was savaged by both the British and American press for deserting the ship while women and children were still on board. Some papers called him the Coward of the Titanic or J. Brute Ismay, and suggested the White Star flag be changed to a yellow liver. History has portrayed Bruce Ismay as a cold, heartless character who showed little compassion for others.
Clifford Ismays new book explores the life and motives of this misunderstood man, delving into family letters and diaries, and revisiting the public enquiries, to reveal a shy, compassionate man, who walked Titanics boat deck for over two hours, assisting with preparing and loading the lifeboats before finding a spare seat in the last lifeboat to be successfully lowered from the starboard side, and who possibly suffered with post-traumatic stress for the rest of his life.
Author: Clifford Ismay
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: History Press
Published: 11/01/2022
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.54w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9780750998666
Language: English
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