![]() The result is a compelling and unputdownable read.ĭavid treads a fascinating line between fact and well-informed fiction. ![]() With the support of a doctoral grant, the author embarked on extensive research covering both the US and UK as well as a visit to the wreck site itself to learn more about why the Californian seemed to do nothing. It was a side issue to the main story that fascinated David though – the 'Californian incident' as it was known. Just another London law firm? Not exactly this is the firm that represented the owners of the Titanic following that fateful night. ![]() Why? Within a day or two of the disaster American journalist John Steadman is sent to cover the Titanic's sinking but the story of the Californian's inaction intrigues him even more.Īfter serving in the Australian navy, debut author David Dyer became a maritime lawyer, a job that took him to London and the offices of Hill Taylor Dickinson. This means it was near enough to go to its aid but it remained inactive while witnessing the unfolding events. The Californian, commanded by Captain Stanley Lord was the nearest ship to it, near enough for anyone on deck that night to see the Titanic's distress rockets. In the early hours of April 15th 1912, the RMS Titanic sank causing the death of over 1,500 people. ![]()
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