Robert D. Ballard Libri

Storia e immagini dell'esplorazione della mitica nave affondata nel 1912 LA TRAGEDIA 14 aprile 1912 L'RMS Titanic, il transatlantico più grande e lussuoso mai costruito, urtato da un iceberg nell'Atlantico settentrionale, affonda. Più di 1500 persone, tra passeggeri ed equipaggio, perdono la vita. IL RITROVAMENTO 1° settembre 1985 Dopo varie settimane di estenuanti ricerche Robert Ballard e i suoi collaboratori individuano, a 4000m di profondità, una delle enormi caldaie del Titanic. Dopo 73 anni, la più famosa delle navi inghiottite dal mare è finalmente ritrovata. Il libro, con il suo apparato di immagini, segue passo passo il viaggio negli abissi che ha portato alla scoperta e all'esplorazione dell'eccezionale relitto, fino ai più recenti ritrovamenti.

A popular gift volume featuring dozens of meticulously accurate, full-color paintings--including a fold-out illustration of the whole Titanic --offers a wealth of information about the "unsinkable" cruise ship and its fatal voyage.

The stories of the great lost liners are the focus of this book. The Lusitania, Titanic and the Brittanic among others, are explored. Today these ships lie on the ocean floor. This book offers a guided tour, using underwater photography, and tells the story of their glory days.

For the first time, the complete story of the sinking and discovery of the "Titanic" is available to young readers, written by the author of the bestseller "The Discovery of the Titanic". "Captures the drama of both the night of the sinking as well as . . . the discovery of the great ship. . . . Stunning".--"School Library Journal", starred review. Full-color illustrations.

The man who discovered the wreck of the Titanic looks back on a career spent looking for sunken ships and exploring volcanic cracks in the ocean floor to confirm the theory of plate tectonics

This is a story based on World War II events at the island of Guadalcanal, where some of the fiercest sea battles of 1942 occurred. Memories of some of the traced survivors are used, accompanied by photographs and paintings.

Describes the author's discovery and exploration of Nazi Germany's most magnificent battleship

This highly illustrated book investigates the sinking of the Cunard liner, Lusitania. It features Ballard's unique underwater photography paired with high-quality archival material in fascinating then and now spreads.

The story of the Titanic right up to its rediscovery is told for more advanced, independent young readers by the man who discovered the great sunken ship.

Depicts five famous ships that have been lost at sea in modern times, the Empress of Ireland, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, the Britannic, and the Titanic.

The legendary explorer of Titanic and Lusitania reveals the secret military missions behind his famous exploits.

In an illustrated autobiography, the renowned marine geologist and adventurer who discovered the remains of the Titanic recounts his achievements, from plumbing undersea canyons to rescuing the lost ships of Guadalcanal. Reprint.

The world famous undersea explorer and oceanographer provides a richly illustrated study of the final resting places of some of the world's great ships, including the Titanic, her sister ship Britannic, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, the Bismarck, and others, capturing the graveyard of the ships and memorabilia from the vessels.

Fueled by an abiding concern with environmental crisis for more than three decades, contemporary artist Alexis Rockman (b. 1962) depicts an ominous and complex vision of ocean life affected by humankind in a monumental new series titled Oceanus.

Archaeological Oceanography is a comprehensive exploration of the emerging field of deep-sea archaeology. While marine archaeologists have been uncovering underwater shipwrecks since the 1950s, their work has primarily focused on shallower depths. This book highlights recent advancements that allow researchers to delve into the mysteries of the deep ocean, significantly enhancing our understanding of archaeology, maritime history, and anthropology. Renowned oceanographer Robert Ballard, famous for discovering the Titanic, brings together a diverse group of pioneers in archaeological oceanography, including archaeologists, oceanographers, and engineers. They share insights into the history and development of advanced deep-submergence technology, which is crucial for locating and excavating both ancient and modern shipwrecks and cultural sites submerged in the ocean. The contributors recount their own expedition experiences and address the challenges that future research programs will face in securing the necessary resources for this vital work. Their collective expertise sheds light on the importance of deep-sea exploration in understanding our past and the cultural heritage lying beneath the waves.

Kromě zkoumání forem života ve velkých hloubkách, ověřování teorie o geologii mořského dna a objevu hydrotermálních pramenů je popisován i triumf při objevení vraku Titaniku, nález válečné lodi Bismarck.

Packende Darstellung von Untergang und Wiederentdeckung des für unsinkbar gehaltenen Luxusliners; mit faszinierendem Bildmaterial.

Bekannt wurde der Unterwasserarchäologe Robert Ballard durch die Entdeckung zahlreicher Schiffswracks, darunter die legendäre Titanic und die Bismarck. Unter anderem davon berichtet der Abenteurer in seiner Biografie. Doch neben streng geheimen Marinemissionen erzählt Ballard auch von seinen privaten Erfolgen und den Ehren der Wissenschaft, seiner Legasthenie und dem Tod seines Sohns ... Verschriftlicht von Bestsellerautor Christopher Drew.

Die Entdeckung eines israelischen U-Bootwracks vor Kreta, das vor 20 Jahren in geheimer Mission unterwegs war, führt zu politischen und militärischen Verwicklungen.

Ein berühmter Ozeanforscher, Entdecker der Titanic, bietet eine chronologische Darstellung der Suche nach den während der Schlacht von Midway gesunkenen Schiffen, einschließlich der Yorktown, und enthält Erinnerungen von amerikanischen und japanischen Veteranen des Konflikts.