Welcome to maritime historian Mark Chirnside’s website
Olympic, Titanic, Britannic, Majestic, Aquitania and other liners of the past.
‘Extraordinarily researched … highly recommended.’
‘Once you see the author’s name on the cover, you know it’s worth buying.’ ‘Awesome book...’
This site showcases my acclaimed maritime history research and extensive catalog of book projects. By specialising in deep, meticulous analysis of primary archival materials – including personal letters, official documents, and first-hand testimonies – my work strips away many modern-day myths and misconceptions. Rather than viewing the ‘Olympic‘ class liners in isolation, I place Titanic, her sister ships, and rival White Star and Cunard vessels into their broader historical context. This rigorous, evidence-based approach has established my reputation as a leading authority and resulted in numerous groundbreaking discoveries about the great ocean liners of the era.
The Media Hub has many videos of my research presentations, as well as livestreams and podcasts I have participated in; the Knowledge Hub brings together a vast array of material on different subjects. If you have any questions, please contact me; please also make sure to subscribe to my blog on the Updates page; and to follow me on social media for more updates on my upcoming projects!
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