The Sinking of the Titanic - 1912
7/9/24The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters, edited by Logan Marshall, is a detailed account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 14-15, 1912[1][2][3][4][5]. Published shortly after the disaster, the book provides a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the tragedy, including:- Vivid firsthand accounts from survivors of the Titanic striking an iceberg on its maiden voyage[4]- How the tragic loss of life could have been averted[3] - Heroic actions of the officers and crew[4]- Criticism of Titanic's owner J. Bruce Ismay[4]- The financial loss from the disaster[4]- Opinions of maritime experts on the causes and how to prevent future such catastrophes[4][5]The book also examines the evolution of maritime safety and life-saving appliances, as well as the remarkable progress in shipbuilding technology at the time[4][5]. Additionally, it includes accounts of other notable marine disasters throughout history[4][5].Published in 1912, The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters is considered one of the first and most authoritative books on the Titanic disaster, constructed from the real facts as obtained from those on board who survived[4][5]. It remains an important historical document and a must-read for anyone interested in the Titanic story over a century later[3].Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by Gabrielle Ly
