Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic

The Carpathia, a small vessel, saved hundreds of people from drowning during the sinking of the Titanic. Written and illustrated by Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great-grandfather worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built, this book tells the story of the Carpathia's brave rescue mission. The illustrations provide a fresh perspective on the incident and showcase the bravery of the crew and passengers.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 07 September 2021
\n Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
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This captivatingly illustrated book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the story of the Carpathia, the small vessel that played a pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives during the sinking of the Titanic. Written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great-grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built, this exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery delves into rich detail about how the little ship Carpathia courageously rescued 705 passengers from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.

"A visual feast," "exquisite artwork," and "a triumphant debut" are just a few of the accolades bestowed upon this remarkable book. The Observer, in its review, praised the artwork as "a triumph," while The Guardian described it as "a gripping account [that] spare, well-judged text and delicate but powerful illustrations." The Irish Examiner went as far as to say that it "brought me to tears," labeling it one of the best books of the year.

With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ships sinking, Rescuing Titanic and its story of the Carpathia offers a fresh perspective on the incident from an author-illustrator uniquely connected to the story. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic, and the intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could.

Follow the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote, treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of passengers on the world-famous ocean liner. Along the journey, readers will learn all about Morse code, navigation tools, the different roles of the crew, how the ships found each other, and minute-by-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and fateful night.

The book is filled with stunning illustrations that bring the story to life, capturing the bravery and determination of the Carpathia's crew and the sheer scale of the disaster that unfolded. Flora Delargy's grandfather and great-grandfather, who worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built, have inspired her to tell this powerful and emotional story.

Rescuing Titanic is a must-read for anyone interested in history, maritime, or the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the resilience of the human race and the heroism of those who risked their lives to save others.

\n Weight: 694g\n
Dimension: 242 x 297 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780711262768\n \n