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Nelson, Howard. Titanic, A Date to Remember. A Diary of Events, 1849 to 2004. 1st printing, signed, limited edition. . December, 2005. hardcover. The first 100 copies comprise the limited edition, signed by the author and Millvina Dean. Due out by Christmas. isbn: . scarcity: hard to find.

Publisher’s Press Release:
Titanic ~ A Date to Remember First edition is a diary of events of R.M.S.Titanic and the White Star Line from 1849 ~ 2004.

In the Hard Cover Version:
The Diary traces the major and significant events that affected the lives of thousands of people and caught the imagination of generations.

From the early White Star Line days, through the pre launch and sinking period, and of course the Titanic tragedy, the first Titanic film made, the aftermath, the war years, the rebuilding of the WSL, early attempts to locate the wreck, it takes you through the Depression, more films and plays are produced, Bruce Ismay dies, and Cunard takes over the WSL. Walter Lord’s book spurns a renewed interest in Titanic; the film of his book continues to enthral a generation that escalates around the world.

Dr Robert Ballard discovers the wreck of R.M.S.Titanic in 1985 bringing it to the world’s attention once again. Then various expeditions to the wreck site to recover and document artifacts.

In 1997 James Cameron once more brought the story to the attention of the world. And the world went Titanic mad, with exhibitions, displays, books and television programmes all followed. Titanic the Musical opened on Broadway.

Millvina Dean, Titanic’s youngest survivor has her 90th Birthday. The 90th Anniversary of the Titanic tragedy once again brought enthusiasts together from around the world. James Cameron makes a film on the wreck; he is diving on the wreck on 9/11.

The first live telecast from the wreck site as Robert Ballard returns to Titanic.

Titanic the Musical comes to the UK for the first time, it premieres in York and later in 2004 opens in Stevenage where Millvina attends her first Titanic production of any kind. Admirers travelled from all over the country to meet her.

Plus useful Information including: Survivors, Ships Specifications, Ships Facilities, Titanic People, The Commercial Cargo Manifest. Previously unpublished material, survivor’s stories and a directory of Titanic Societies worldwide.

It is also available in a downloadable, interactive E-book version.

With thanks to Paul Lee for notice about this book.