The Sinking of the Titanic - 1912
7/9/24 (updated 11/25/25)"The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters," edited by Logan Marshall, is one of the earliest and most well-known accounts of the Titanic tragedy, published shortly after the 1912 disaster. The book provides a detailed and accurate narrative of the sinking of the Titanic, constructed from real facts obtained from survivors and contemporary newspaper reports. It covers the events leading up to the Titanic's maiden voyage, the collision with the iceberg, and the ship's eventual sinking, highlighting both the heroism and tragedy involved.The work emphasizes the grandeur of the Titanic, the ignored iceberg warnings, the chaotic atmosphere as the ship sank, and the moral ideal of "women and children first," portrayed as a self-sacrificial principle aligned with Christian values. It also reflects on broader themes of human nature, sacrifice, and the failure of precautions such as insufficient lifeboats. This account remains a significant historical record that blends vivid storytelling with factual accuracy, capturing the emotional and societal impact of the disaster. Logan Marshall was a pen name for Logan Howard-Smith, an editor known for rapid publication of books on current events, and this book had a wide initial print run, making it influential in shaping public understanding of the Titanic disaster soon after it occurred.Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by Gabrielle Ly
