OTHER BOOKS

Beveridge, Bruce, and Hall, Steve.
Olympic & Titanic: The Truth Behind The Conspiracy.
Six Star Publishing; March 26th 2004.

Bruce Beveridge and Steve Hall’s book is widely acknowledged to be the most comprehensive analysis of the conspiracy theory put forward by authors such as Robin Gardiner. (Gardiner’s theory is based on the belief that the damage suffered by the Olympic in the September 20^th 1911 collision with the HMS Hawke was much more severe than admitted at the time; that Olympic and Titanic’s identities were swapped after the collision between the Hawke and the Olympic in 1911; and that the Olympic, posing as Titanic, was sunk in order to file an insurance claim.) Including a mass of technical information and photographs – many of which are rare or previously unpublished – this book is vital reading for any ‘rivet counter’ or conspiracy theorist. In my view, it comprehensively debunks the idea that the two ships were swapped and proves beyond doubt that the Titanic sank. Mark was pleased to offer a small contribution to the book with reference to the Olympic’s history.

Marshall, Sarah.
The Skies Beyond.
Peterborough : Poetry Now; April 30th 2005.

Described as ‘an inspiring collection of contrasting and vibrant verses all interlaced inside one solitary anthology,’ this book includes poems of ‘a breathtaking array of styles and content, as each divergent poem weaves into a new and spectacular adventure.’ Featuring more than 150 poems and authors, Mark’s poem Radio Pyongyang is included, having made the editor’s final selection out of a large number of poems.

Layton , J. Kent.
Atlantic Liners: A Trio of Trios.
Café Press Publishing; May 2005.

J. Kent Layton’s book is a magnificent contribution to ocean liner literature and research, containing interesting histories of both Cunard’s trio of liners, Lusitania, Mauretania and Aquitania, White Star’s ‘Olympic’ class trio, and HAPAG’s trio – originally named Imperator, Vaterland and Bismarck. Well written and illustrated, packed with facts about these nine liners, the book is well worth having and can be purchased through the website Atlantic Liners, referenced in the links section. Mark’s books, The Olympic Class Ships: Olympic, Titanic & Britannic and RMS Olympic: Titanic’s Sister, are referenced by the author and Mark was pleased to be able to offer a small contribution to the book, including for the feature on the Britannic’s hospital ship number.

Jellicoe, Admiral Viscount.
The Grand Fleet 1914-1916: The Creation, Development and Work.
Ad Hoc Publications; March 2006.

A fascinating book, originally published in 1919 and now republished with new material and information, Mark was happy to make some small contributions with regard to Britannic’s history.

Layton , J. Kent.
Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography of the Ship of Splendour.
Lulu; April 2007.

After publishing Atlantic Liners, J. Kent Layton’s fine history of Cunard’s Lusitania is an outstanding contribution to ocean liner literature. Remembered all too often for her tragic loss in May 1915, Lusitania ’s career was an immense success from the time of her maiden voyage in 1907. The book tries to redress the balance, and shift attention to her successful career rather than her unfortunate end. Mark’s The Olympic Class Ships: Olympic, Titanic & Britannic and RMS Olympic: Titanic’s Sister were referenced, while Mark undertook some archival research work for the author and uncovered some fascinating information for the project.

Beveridge, Bruce, with Andrews, Scott; Hall, Steve; Klistorner, Daniel; and Braunschweiger, Art (Ed.)
Titanic: The Ship Magnificent.
Tempus Publishing; due out December 2007.

This team effort has produced an extensive – indeed, definitive – study of the technical aspects of Titanic, her design, construction and outfitting. Mark was pleased to assist on a number of issues, including his research into coal consumption, sharing his original research on a whole range of topics and new material.