Titanic Reference Wall Map from the National Geographic, encapsulated version – size 99 x 66cm (39” x 26”), presenting on one side a map of the Atlantic annotated with shipping routes, sea currents, iceberg lines, etc, plus very extensive text on all aspects relating to the sinking of the ship; on the reverse is more information about the ship itself plus notes about the lost & the saved, the legacy of the disaster, & more. On one side the map shows the route of the Titanic from Southampton, via Cherbourg in France & Queenstown (now Cobh) in Irel&, to the point where the ship issued its distress signal, together with shipping lanes before & after 1913, as well as sights of notable shipwrecks & landmarks. On l&, on both sides of the Atlantic, the map shows locations of various institutions & memorials connected with the Titanic. The map of the Atlantic is surrounded by several panels providing further information: Icebergs, Shipping News, Women & Children First, In Memoriam, & The Wreck Discovered – illustrated with a more detailed map of the area & colour photos. Also included is a graph showing iceberg frequency, a table with a breakdown of losses among passengers & the crew of the ship, time chart from commissioning the design of the Titanic to the death of the last survivor in 2009, etc. On the reverse, are detailed drawings of the ship’s decks & the ships’ profile, information about selected victims & survivors, comparisons of its size with other famous ships & buildings, a list of films, plays & documentaries inspired by the disaster, etc. This map is also available on paper without the encapsulation & in a folded format.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Titanic Reference Wall Map from the National Geographic, paper version – size 99 x 66cm (39” x 26”), presenting on one side a map of the Atlantic annotated with shipping routes, sea currents, iceberg lines, etc, plus very extensive text on all aspects relating to the sinking of the ship; on the reverse is more information about the ship itself plus notes about the lost & the saved, the legacy of the disaster, & more. On one side the map shows the route of the Titanic from Southampton, via Cherbourg in France & Queenstown (now Cobh) in Irel&, to the point where the ship issued its distress signal, together with shipping lanes before & after 1913, as well as sights of notable shipwrecks & landmarks. On l&, on both sides of the Atlantic, the map shows locations of various institutions & memorials connected with the Titanic. The map of the Atlantic is surrounded by several panels providing further information: Icebergs, Shipping News, Women & Children First, In Memoriam, & The Wreck Discovered – illustrated with a more detailed map of the area & colour photos. Also included is a graph showing iceberg frequency, a table with a breakdown of losses among passengers & the crew of the ship, time chart from commissioning the design of the Titanic to the death of the last survivor in 2009, etc. On the reverse, are detailed drawings of the ship’s decks & the ships’ profile, information about selected victims & survivors, comparisons of its size with other famous ships & buildings, a list of films, plays & documentaries inspired by the disaster, etc. This map is also available encapsulated & in a folded format. ...

This guide is a wonderful addition to Conway`s best-selling pocket book series that examines this famous ship from a refreshingly different angle. Launched in May 1911, the triple-screw steamer Titanic was the pride of the White Star Line & at that time the largest passenger ship in the world. Built to carry passengers in comfort & luxury on the lucrative transatlantic route, her design, fittings & on board facilites epitomised the spirit of the age in terms of elegance & style. Titanic: A Passenger`s Guide is a unique guide to all aspects of the ship, incorporating authentic period literature
- from sources including White Star Line themselves, Harland & Wolff shipyards, & important publications from the time.
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Just in time for the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic, this graphic deluxe edition compiles firsthand accounts, testimonies, & letters by notable Titanic survivors, including Archibald Gracie, Lawrence Beesley, Elizabeth W. Shutes, & the ”unsinkable” Molly Brown. Full of historically accurate details & an afterword by the grandson of Lawrence Beesley, Titanic Survivors & author of ” The Loss of the S.S. Titanic”, it will be the gift to give die-hard Titanic buffs. Authoritative, commemorative & in a striking, luxurious package with & introduction by Titanic enthusiast & expert, Tim Maltin, this will be the authoritative work on the disaster. ...

At 2.20am on 15th April 1912, the Titanic was plunging 12, 000 feet to the ocean floor. Machinery, coal, crystal goblets, pianos & jewellery all tumble through the dark water. Hundreds of passengers & crew remain trapped below decks
- hundreds more will perish on the surface. This is the definitive chronology of the Titanic`s final hours, told in fascinating detail & offering a real-time experience of one of the greatest dramas of twentieth century history.
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NEW EDITION
- FEATURING UPDATED INTRODUCTION & NEW CHAPTERS The giant characters of history
- from Mozart to Michelangelo,

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Map No. 893, Titisee-Neustadt, printed on sturdy, waterporrf & tear-resistant plastic paper in a series of hiking maps from Kompass providing extensive coverage of Austria & Germany plus the Slovenian Alps, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Many titles are now published as competitively priced sets of two or more maps, offering a wider coverage. Kompass are Europe ...

One of the titles in a series of double-sided topographic maps with hiking routes & tourist information. Cartography is identical to the standard topographic survey of Germany, with contours at 10m intervals. Extensive overprint highlights numerous local footpaths & long-distance hiking routes, indicating waymarking. Cycling routes, mountain bike centres & trails, & cross-country ski routes are also marked. Extensive range of symbols highlight sport & leisure facilities, various types of accommodation, places of interest, tourist railways, etc. Boundaries of national parks & nature reserves are marked. The maps have a 2km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. The maps also have lists of contact details of various organizations & facilities within the region, plus brief descriptions in German only.

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Titisee-Neustadt (No. 893), a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from Kompass with local & long-distance footpaths, cycling routes, accommodation, etc, printed on durable, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. KOMPASS HIKING & RECREATIONAL MAPS: This title is part of an extensive series covering Austria, much of Germany & the Slovenian Alps. Kompass are Europe’s largest publishers of hiking maps; their mapping of other countries, including expanding coverage of Italy, is listed on our website separately.CARTOGRAPHY: The maps are contoured with additional shading, graphic relief & colouring to provide a more detailed picture of the terrain, vegetation and/or land use. Contour interval varies from 10m in the coastal areas of Northern Germany to 40 or 50 metres in the mountainous regions. All the maps highlight local & long-distance waymarked footpaths, including climbing trails. Most titles also show cycling routes, mountain bike trails, &, the in mountainous areas, ski routes. The maps indicate various types of accommodation (selected inns & hotels, youth hostels, campsites, mountain refuges), as well as recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Latest editions also show access by public transport with bus stops and/or Park+ Ride facilities.GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES: Unless indicated to the contrary in the individual description, the maps have a UTM grid for GPS users. MAP LEGEND: Most maps now include full English legend, particularly titles covering the Alpine areas. Some maps covering mainly eastern Austria or the less popular parts of Germany may still have a legend in German only.OTHER
Features: Selected titles include on the reverse panorama drawings of their area with names of villages, peaks, valleys, etc. and/or have a booklet with pictures of local wild flowers with their Latin names. Many titles are now published as competitively priced sets of two or more maps, offering a wider coverage.BOOKLETS: PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING! Many titles come with a booklet describing the area and/or various hiking routes. Unless indicated in the individual description that the booklet

Includes:: English, these booklets are IN GERMAN only. The booklets are not necessary to use the maps since, as stated above, full English language map legend is provided.


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Map No. 893, Titisee-Neustadt, in a series of hiking maps from Kompass providing extensive coverage of Austria & Germany plus the Slovenian Alps, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Many titles are now published as competitively priced sets of two or more maps, offering a wider coverage. Kompass are Europe ...