David G. Brown is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed master mariner in both power-driven and sailing vessels. He has rescued nine people during his 25-year career and holds the U.S. Sailing Rescue Medal. Brown is authorized to teach approved navigation and other classes to aspiring captains. In addition, he has 17 years experience as an award-winning TV news producer. Brown assisted in two History Channel and On Weather Channel documentaries about Titanic. This is his second book on the subject.