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'Old reliable' White Star liner Olympic revealed as never before. RMS Olympic was created during a period of intense competition between the north Atlantic shipping lines. Sister ship to the ill- fated Titanic and the all-too-briefly successful Britannic, Olympic encompassed all the qualities White Star Line was striving for in size, opulence and luxury. Moreover, she was the only sister to enjoy a lengthy and distinguished career, including time spent as a troopship in the First World War. She served as the White Star flagship from 1911 to 1935, when she was finally scrapped. This illustrated history is packed with stunning postcards, images and memorabilia from author Patrick Mylon's unrivalled collection. Also featuring passenger lists, advertisements, menus, log abstract cards, promotional brochures and sailing schedules, this sumptuous book presents the definitive 'unseen' history of this grand ocean liner. AUTHOR: Patrick Mylon became captivated by Titanic after seeing the film A Night to Remember in 1958 and began what would become a lifetime's hobby collecting White Star memorabilia. He purchased his first postcard in 1983 and now has a collection of over 4,000 items. He is a member of a number of Titanic societies and has also written The White Star Collection for The History Press. SELLING POINTS: . Paperback edition of successful hardback . Stunning photographs and memorabilia from an expert author and lifetime collector . Insightful text with little- known facts . Including a wide selection of interior views, rare advertisements, menus, passenger lists and brochures 100 b/w illustrations 32 colour illustrations

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PATRICK MYLON has spent his working life in the travel industry. He became captivated by Titanic and her sisters at an early age, and began what would become a lifetime’s hobby collecting White Star memorabilia, amassing a considerable amount over the years. He lives in London and has previously written The White Star Collection for The History Press.

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