Houdini of the Sea novorossiysk with contributions from leading international

with contributions from leading international designers

and the annexation of Hawaii

and subsequently to the inimitable Tom Cunliffe

Complemented by inspirational photography and new Imray plans

Houdini of the Sea novorossiysk with contributions from leading internationalCharles Lightoller led a remarkable life, escaping death on many occasions. He was the most senior officer to survive the Titanic disaster, and he showed remarkable courage during the two world wars. In the First World War, as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve, he survived two shipwrecks, a Zeppelin bombing and a duel with a U boat, which he sank. He was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In 1940, at the age of 66, he took his motor