Sinking of the "Titanic" : most appalling ocean horror
Jay Henry Mowbray
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Length 9 h 52 min
Chapters 22
First published 1912
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
Chapters
1
Preface and Introduction Read by Iona Muirgel 11:41
2
HEART-RENDING SCENES ON CARPATHIA. Read by Donald Warren 17:21
3
BAND PLAYED TO THE LAST. Read by Donald Warren 23:22
4
NEGLECT CAUSED DISASTER. Read by Tom Shoesmith 21:26
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BELIEVED SHIP UNSINKABLE. Read by George Banfield 27:17
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HOW SURVIVORS ESCAPED. Read by Donald Warren 27:10
7
WOMAN’S THRILLING NARRATIVE. Read by Nancy Gorgen 17:12
8
SURVIVORS’ STIRRING STORIES. Read by Ty Lasky 21:02
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HOW ASTOR WENT TO DEATH. Read by Donald Warren 24:48
10
NOTABLE WOMAN SAVED. Read by Donald Warren 23:40
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MAJOR BUTT, MARTYR TO DUTY. Read by Nancy Gorgen 19:59
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MRS. ASTOR’S BRAVERY. Read by Donald Warren 21:16
13
LIFEBOATS BUNGLINGLY HANDLED. Read by Ty Lasky 23:45
14
NOT LIKE BOURGOGNE DISASTER. Read by Ty Lasky 33:03
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BOY’S DESPERATE FIGHT FOR LIFE. Read by Donald Warren 21:51
16
CARPATHIA TO THE RESCUE. Read by Ty Lasky 12:10
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REFUSED TO LEAVE HUSBAND. Read by Nancy Gorgen 22:31
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LADY DUFF-GORDON’S EXPERIENCES. Read by Ty Lasky 48:11
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SENATORS HEAR STARTLING STORIES. Read by Nancy Gorgen 24:11
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SURVIVING OPERATOR’S EXPERIENCES. Read by Ty Lasky 18:40
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THE FUNERAL SHIP AND ITS DEAD. Read by Lynne T 26:48
22
INQUIRY BY UNITED STATES SENATE. Read by Donald Warren 38:21
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