Titanic Legacy - by Dan E Parkes & Dan Parkes (Hardcover)

About the Book

Through private letters, family photographs and archival documents, the untold story of the tragic and inspirational legacy of Titanic's legendary Captain E.J.Smith and his only daughter Mel.

Book Synopsis

• In addition to the insatiable appetite of a pre-existing audience of Titanic aficionados, 'Titanic Captain' will also be of interest to those who read transport history, who enjoy the spy/espionage genre, and those who read historical biographies
• Author Dan Parkes has an unrivalled social media presence in the 'Titanic' world

Review Quotes

'A great addition to the canon of Titanic books and one I would recommend for adding to any collection.'-- "Journal of The British Titanic Society, Summer 2025"

'A must-read for those fascinated by the Titanic, espionage, or unconventional lives.'-- "Sea Breezes Magazine, April 2025"

'Dan Parkes, a filmmaker known for his 40 years of award-winning work on the Titanic, brings a different story to life in his first book, which explores the legacy of the disaster for the family of Captain Edward Smith - a member of the Nautilus predecessor union MMSA.' Nautilus Book of the Month for June 2025-- "Nautilus Telegraph Online, April 2025"

'This book makes fascinating reading and delves deeply into the life and lifestyle of Captain Smith.'-- "Formby Civic News, June 2025"

'This is a fascinating story and I would recommend this book to our readers.'-- "Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine, June 2025"

About the Author

Dan E. Parkes runs a UK based film production company but in his spare time has been researching, writing, and making films about the Titanic for more than 35 years. He presently runs three research websites on the Titanic (First Officer William Murdoch: www.williammurdoch.net, Titanic Officers: www.titanicofficers.com, Debunking the Titanic Switch: www.titanicswitch.com). The William Murdoch YouTube channel has 1.6 million views. He is an active member of the Titanic community both in person and on social media.