Olympic, Titanic, Britannic: An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships

Mr. Chirnside strikes yet again with another amazing book. Really enjoyed this one, the book had a surprising amount of photos I don’t recall having seen prior to reading. I cannot possibly state it in simpler terms, if you’re a Titanic / ocean liner buff, and a book has the name ‘Mark Chirnside’ on the cover, scoop it up and enjoy.

I have truly enjoyed this book. While not begrudging the amount of press and film devoted to the horrible accident that sank RMS Titanic, it is wonderful to see this author concentrate his efforts on RMS Olympic, a nearly identical ship that served faithfully and well for decades. RMS Britannic, whose career was cut short by a WW I mine, is thoroughly covered. RMS Titanic is also well covered, though the drama of her sinking is left to the multitude of other sources available. Color is used where possible, engineering drawings, interior views, wonderful photographs, and so on abound. The text is crisp and informative. If ocean liners appeal to you, and you would like to know more about "Old Reliable," the "nice guy" ship that didn't come to a tragic end, this book will reward you handsomely.

This is a fantastIc book for learning about the sister ships and history. It's very advanced for my 7yr old but definitely a good buy to delve deeper into the topic for children and adults. It is a great opportunity to learn about the ships together as a family!

I'm currently working on an original fiction story that in effect can be seen as a sort of Biography of the RMS Olympic, and as I was already more than familiar with the story of Titanic, I needed info on the Lead Ship herself. Mister Chirnside not only supplies, but supplies in abundance of interesting and exhaustive information from the start of construction in 1908 to Olympic's scrapping in 1935. In fiction there is the concept of the "Hero of Another Story," where a side character is alluded to have adventures just as interesting as (if not more so than) the Protagonist's, and for decade's Olympic has been such a figure in the Titanic story, a glorified footnote if she is mentioned at all. At long last, we can finally know Olympic's story.

I read a statistic that said that the Titanic was one of the three most written about subjects in history, and browsing through the available books on Amazon and other sites certainly gives credence to that. I would imagine that like many much-written subjects the number of GOOD books is merely a fraction of that number, but this book is certainly one of the good ones. Richly illustrated with accurate captioning it certainly opens up my understanding of the Olympic class liners and is a valuable addition to my growing library on the subject. The ONLY way it could be better would be if I could buy a copy to read on my Kindle like a previous title I have bought....like this! Titanic or Olympic: Which Ship Sank?

The photos are even clearer quality than previously published. Some are even in color! This book is beautiful and full of information on the Olympic class ships. I was not disappointed. I definitely recommend it for steamship aficionados. Lots of photos of passengers onboard Olympic; Olympic during war service; inside/outside Britannic and Titanic on the sea floor! Lots of neat white star lines ads too.

Great book, worth buying

The illustration and layout is quite good. My son is really into ships that sunk and he is eight. The ones he found in the library mostly are written for adults only and not many pictures but this had a lot of pictures and I think he really likes it.

great pictures. i would suggest it to anyone how likes olympic britannic and titanic ships. it would make a great gift.

questo i libro stato perfetto grazie

bien reçu très beau livre super bonne année

My 6-year-old son is autistic and absolutely obsessed with the Titanic and her sister ships, the Olympic and Britannic. We’ve gone through every documentary, model, and children’s book we could find—but this book has been, hands down, the most engaging and rewarding one for him. 🛳 Stunning Visuals That Captivate This book is packed with incredible photographs, ship diagrams, cutaway illustrations, and vintage posters. Although it’s technically aimed at adults, the visuals are so engaging that my son will sit for hours just flipping through the pages, pointing out details and comparing layouts between the three ships. He especially loves identifying which parts of the ships changed between designs—he’ll go on and on about the lifeboat configurations or the changes from Olympic to Titanic to Britannic. The clear, large images make it easy for him to follow along and explore at his own pace. 👦 Not a Kids' Book, But Surprisingly Accessible The text is written for older readers, but we read it together, and I simplify the language as we go. It actually creates wonderful bonding moments—he asks tons of questions, and this book helps feed his love for learning facts. It’s become part of our daily routine. For autistic children who love deep-dives into specific subjects, this book is perfect. It respects their intelligence and curiosity, and gives them a treasure trove of information to absorb and explore. 🔍 Factual, Calm, and Detailed (Great for Autistic Interests) What makes this book really work for our son is how calm, factual, and structured it is. There’s no dramatizing or sensationalism around the Titanic’s sinking. Instead, it provides detailed, respectful information about all three ships—their construction, service, interiors, differences, and legacies. This kind of layout and focus is ideal for autistic children who crave detailed, consistent information and love making connections between topics. 💬 What We Love Most Large, high-quality illustrations Full coverage of all three ships, not just Titanic Durable and sturdy hardcover—important with little hands! Gives our son language and tools to express his interests A peaceful, structured alternative to noisy videos or shows 💡 Final Thoughts: If your child is like ours—curious, detailed-minded, and fascinated by these majestic ocean liners—then this book is a fantastic resource. It may be written for older readers, but with a little shared reading and support, it becomes a magical journey into the world they already love. We highly recommend it for families with autistic children who have a special interest in Titanic, Olympic, or Britannic. It’s not just a book—it’s a gateway into joyful learning and connection. 🌊📖🛳