The RMS Olympic went to the assistance of the Titanic , whose fate eclipsed its sister ship's image. Chirnside argues that the former was the most innovative British-built ocean liner of its time, with a mostly successful run of transatlantic crossings and troop transport. In this first comprehensive history spanning 1908 to 1935, he corrects several misconceptions. Illustrations include the ship's amenities, deck plans, colorful cruise ads and souvenir postcards. Appendices include what is believed to be its only profit and loss account, other statistics, and notes of a competing line's spy. Distributed in the US by Trafalgar Square Publishing. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)