Sinking of the "Titanic" : most appalling ocean horror


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The Titanic was thought to be the safest ship to set sail as it embarked on its maiden voyage. Unfortunately, history tells us differently. This is an "eye witness account", cobbled together by the author from statements given by survivors. It is not for the faint of heart. - Summary by LynneT (9 hr 51 min)

Chapitres

Preface and Introduction 11:41 Lu par Iona Muirgel
FROM A DAY OF DELIGHT TO DEATH. 1:05:45 Lu par DJRickyV
HEART-RENDING SCENES ON CARPATHIA. 17:21 Lu par Donald Warren
BAND PLAYED TO THE LAST. 23:22 Lu par Donald Warren
NEGLECT CAUSED DISASTER. 21:26 Lu par tshoes76
BELIEVED SHIP UNSINKABLE. 27:17 Lu par George Banfield
HOW SURVIVORS ESCAPED. 27:10 Lu par Donald Warren
WOMAN’S THRILLING NARRATIVE. 17:12 Lu par Nancy Gorgen
SURVIVORS’ STIRRING STORIES. 21:02 Lu par Ty Lasky
HOW ASTOR WENT TO DEATH. 24:48 Lu par Donald Warren
NOTABLE WOMAN SAVED. 23:40 Lu par Donald Warren
MAJOR BUTT, MARTYR TO DUTY. 19:59 Lu par Nancy Gorgen
MRS. ASTOR’S BRAVERY. 21:16 Lu par Donald Warren
LIFEBOATS BUNGLINGLY HANDLED. 23:45 Lu par Ty Lasky
NOT LIKE BOURGOGNE DISASTER. 33:03 Lu par Ty Lasky
BOY’S DESPERATE FIGHT FOR LIFE. 21:51 Lu par Donald Warren
CARPATHIA TO THE RESCUE. 12:10 Lu par Ty Lasky
REFUSED TO LEAVE HUSBAND. 22:31 Lu par Nancy Gorgen
LADY DUFF-GORDON’S EXPERIENCES. 48:11 Lu par Ty Lasky
SENATORS HEAR STARTLING STORIES. 24:11 Lu par Nancy Gorgen
SURVIVING OPERATOR’S EXPERIENCES. 18:40 Lu par Ty Lasky
THE FUNERAL SHIP AND ITS DEAD. 26:48 Lu par Lynne T
INQUIRY BY UNITED STATES SENATE. 38:21 Lu par Donald Warren