Hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton are joined by author and researcher Mark Chirnside for an eye-opening discussion that challenges everything you thought you knew about the Titanic and her sister ships. Over the years, myths have surfaced claiming these iconic liners were poorly designed, made with subpar materials, and doomed from the start. But how much of that is actually true? Join us as we discuss the allegations, break down what the actual historical documentation and context indicates, and dispel some long-held myths. 

Find Mark Chirnside's website here:
https://markchirnside.co.uk/

Purchase copies of Mark's books, including the new edition of RMS Majestic: The 'Magic Stick':

https://markchirnside.co.uk/marks-bookshop/

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Rejoin hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton as they continue their lively conversation with researchers, authors, and frequent collaborators Bill Wormstedt and Michael Poirier. In this conclusion, they dive into a range of topics, including a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming book Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography, Volume II, insights into the Lusitania: The Greyhound’s Wake virtual museum experience, the Titanic lifeboat occupancy project, the value of real-time 3D recreations in historical research, and much more! 

Find Bill Wormstedt's website here:
www.wormstedt.com

The lifeboat occupancy project, referenced in this episode:
https://wormstedt.com/Lifeboat_Project/Lifeboat_Project_Survivors.html

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Welcome aboard the maiden voyage of The Steam & Splendor Network Podcast. Hosts Tad Fitch and J. Kent Layton welcome researchers, authors and frequent collaborators Bill Wormstedt and Michael Poirier to reflect on some of our experiences collaborating to produce books such as On a Sea of Glass, The Life & Loss of RMS Titanic, as well as the two-volume set, Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography. We delve into the process we use when conducting research and writing, as well as examine the current state of the Titanic and ocean liner community. 

Find Bill Wormstedt's website here:
www.wormstedt.com

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