McCaughan, Michael. Birth of the Titanic. 1st printing. Belfast: Blackstaff Press. November, 1998. hardcover. isbn: 0856406317. scarcity: hard to find.

This book is a photo history of the construction of Olympic and Titanic as well as the shipyards at Belfast where they were built. The photos are primarily from the extensive Harland & Wolff photographic archives. An excellent historical record of a moment in time.

To the people who are knowledgeable about the ship’s specifications, this is considered to be one of the better works on the subject.

Cover art shown is of the first American printing.

McCaughan, Michael. Steel Ships and Iron Men. Shipbuilding in Belfast, 1894-1912. 1st printing. Belfast: Friars Bush Press. 1989. wraps. isbn: 0946872236. scarcity: scarce.

A collection of photographs of shipbuilding at the famous Harland & Wolff shipyards. A great many ships are pictured, including both Olympic and Titanic, as well as many other vessels. Also included is a complete list of the Harland & Wolff Historic Photographic Collection, now housed at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

With thanks to Patty Miller for information about this book.