Shipwrecks of the Cunard Line

This fascinating book provides a unique history and record of the final underwater resting places of ships of the Cunard Line, whose rich history spans nearly two centuries. Charting the period from 1843-1974, the book includes a detailed history of each vessel leading up to the time of its loss, including Ascania, Alaunia, Aurania, Campania, Lusitania, Malta, Oregon, Scotia, and Carpathia, famous for rescuing the survivors from the Titanic. Events surrounding the wrecking of each vessel are thoroughly explored and unique accounts incorporated from divers who have explored the wreck, along with stunning underwater images of the wrecks. Finishing off with practical data for interested divers, this unusual history offers a fresh analysis of maritime history.

Sam Warwick's grandfather was first master of QE2, and his father was a master of QE2 and first master of QM2. Sam has spent much of his life at sea, including wreck diving all over the world, logging over 1,000 dives. He has run the site www.qe2.org.uk since 1995. Mike Roussel is a writer and historian. The pair have also co-written Shipwrecks of the P&O Line.