In an illustrated autobiography, the renowned marine geologist and adventurer who discovered the remains of the Titanic recounts his achievements, from plumbing undersea canyons to rescuing the lost ships of Guadalcanal. Reprint.
Robert Ballard Books
June 30, 1942
Robert Ballard is an oceanographer renowned for his discoveries in underwater archaeology. His work focuses on uncovering lost shipwrecks and historical vessels. Through his research, he brings the past to light and explores the mysteries of the deep. His findings offer valuable insights into maritime history and human stories.
The stories of the great lost liners are the focus of this book. The Lusitania, Titanic and the Brittanic among others, are explored. Today these ships lie on the ocean floor. This book offers a guided tour, using underwater photography, and tells the story of their glory days.
Exploring The Titanic
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
For the first time, the complete story of the sinking and discovery of the "Titanic" is available to young readers, written by the author of the bestseller "The Discovery of the Titanic". "Captures the drama of both the night of the sinking as well as . . . the discovery of the great ship. . . . Stunning".--"School Library Journal", starred review. Full-color illustrations.
The Eternal Darkness
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The man who discovered the wreck of the Titanic looks back on a career spent looking for sunken ships and exploring volcanic cracks in the ocean floor to confirm the theory of plate tectonics
Describes the author's discovery and exploration of Nazi Germany's most magnificent battleship
The Discovery of the Titanic: New & Updated
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Here is the first-hand account of Dr. Ballard's quest to find the Titanic. Including rare archival photos and charts, this volume recounts the Titanic's tragic last night and describes the drama of the expedition that finally found and explored her. Plus Dr. Ballard reveals the ship's location and lays to rest many of its mysteries. 48-page color insert.
This highly illustrated book investigates the sinking of the Cunard liner, Lusitania. It features Ballard's unique underwater photography paired with high-quality archival material in fascinating then and now spreads.
Depicts five famous ships that have been lost at sea in modern times, the Empress of Ireland, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, the Britannic, and the Titanic.
An account of the author's discovery of the wreck of the 'Titanic' after years of planning and research.
Into the Deep
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits.
