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The Secrets of the Titanic
- Author
- Paul-Henri Nargeolet
- Narrator
- Jonathan Oliver
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 10 April 2026
- Run Time
- 4 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023.
With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand objects brought to the surface, including bottles of champagne, luggage and jewellery, the last secrets of the liner will be revealed, reliving the shipโs maiden voyage and tragic destiny.
Through the incredible story of his expeditions, Paul-Henri Nargeolet brings to life the Titanic, that of its passengers and its crew, and offers a unique point of view on this maritime disaster.
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Praise for The Secrets of the Titanic
'A thought-provoking look into one man's journey to the wreck of Titanic; sadly now sombre when reflecting that his last journey to the wreck would be his and several others first and last.' โญโญโญโญโญ
'The facts are interesting and the book has been well compiled. Very interesting read' โญโญโญโญโญ
'A gripping tale, very well told' โญโญโญโญโญ
'I wish that the book was longer, really loved it' โญโญโญโญโญ
'I recommend this to anyone interested in the Titanic' โญโญโญโญโญ
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Details
- Author
- Paul-Henri Nargeolet
- Narrator
- Jonathan Oliver
- Duration
- 4 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008817367
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- True stories of discovery, Autobiography: adventurers and explorers, Ships: Liners and other ocean-going vessels, Maritime history, Navigation and seamanship
Synopsis
September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his untimely death in 2023. With hundreds of hours of diving to the liner and more than five thousand objects brought to the surface, including bottles of champagne, luggage and jewellery, the last secrets of the liner will be revealed, reliving the shipโs maiden voyage and tragic destiny. Through the incredible story of his expeditions, Paul-Henri Nargeolet brings to life the Titanic, that of its passengers and its crew, and offers a unique point of view on this maritime disaster. ๐๐๐ Praise for The Secrets of the Titanic'A thought-provoking look into one man's journey to the wreck of Titanic; sadly now sombre when reflecting that his last journey to the wreck would be his and several others first and last.' โญโญโญโญโญ 'The facts are interesting and the book has been well compiled. Very interesting read' โญโญโญโญโญ 'A gripping tale, very well told' โญโญโญโญโญ 'I wish that the book was longer, really loved it' โญโญโญโญโญ 'I recommend this to anyone interested in the Titanic' โญโญโญโญโญ
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