If you’ve fallen down the Titanic rabbit hole (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t after watching A Night to Remember or the 1997 film?), you’ve likely encountered the holy grail of coffee table books: Titanic: An Illustrated History by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall.

It’s the book that brought the wreck to life for a generation. With text by the historian of the Titanic Historical Society and paintings by the world’s foremost maritime artist, it’s a masterpiece.

Most pirate scans of this book look like they were photocopied in 1995. The deep blues of the North Atlantic turn into murky gray. The warm glow of the first-class lounge turns into a sickly yellow. You are literally losing the "illustrated" part of the title.

Put down the PDF search. Go find a used copy. Turn to page 94 (the sinking sequence). And prepare to have your breath taken away.