Very detailed and interesting [ with] a lot of new information This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes the Titans & Olympian Gods. -- STEVE HALL, Titanic historian and co-author of many books including RMS Titanic in 50 Objects, Titanic The Ship Magnificent, Titanic In Photographs Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster is a welcome addition to Chirnsides portfolio of literary works. His ability to find more and more hidden treasures in the British archives make anything he writes a must read whether an Ocean Liner historian or mere passive enthusiast. Triumph and Disaster will earn its place on the bookshelf. -- BRUCE BEVERIDGE, Titanic historian and lead author of Titanic: The Ship Magnificent Chirnsides book works as a factual history of the White Star Line and the Olympic, leading up to the sinking of the Titanic and the aftermath of the disaster. Much of the information related is told by way of quotes from the people involved, and period newspapers and documentation. Definitely a worthwhile read. -- BILL WORMSTEDT, Titanic historian and co-author of On a Sea of Glass: The Life and Loss of the RMS Titanic
