Going Down, Vol. 1: Maritime Disasters in Times of Peace including the Sinking of the Titanic, Andrea Doria, and More

There are few things as terrifying as the thought of being shipwrecked and drowning in the murky cold waters of the world, but for hundreds of thousands of people throughout time that is how they met their untimely ends.

Maritime disasters have occurred throughout history in all parts of the world. Ships carrying thousands of souls on board have run into trouble on the open water and sunk to the bottom of the ocean floor.

In this series, read an overview of shipwrecks and find out about some of the most notable maritime disasters of all time.

In this edition of "Going Down" read about the most notable maritime disasters throughout the world during times of peace like the sinking of the RMS Titanic, SS Andrea Doria, Scilly naval disaster of 1707, and many others. These maritime disasters resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and in some cases have remained shrouded in mystery.

This series is a must have for any history buff, naval enthusiast, or lover of tragic tales.

Look for more editions of "Going Down" to read about more maritime disasters throughout history.


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