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Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters by Unknown
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Captain Smith's end--The ship's band plays a noble hymn as the vessel
goes down.

CHAPTER VIII
THE CALL FOR HELP HEARD

The value of the wireless--Other ships alter their course--Rescuers
on the way.

CHAPTER IX
IN THE DRIFTING LIFE-BOATS

Sorrow and suffering--The survivors see the Titanic go down with
their loved ones on board--A night of agonizing suspense--Women help
to row--Help arrives--Picking up the life-boats.

CHAPTER X
ON BOARD THE CARPATHIA

Aid for the suffering and hysterical--Burying the dead--Vote of
thanks to Captain Rostron of the Carpathia--Identifying those saved--
Communicating with land--The passage to New York.

CHAPTER XI
PREPARATIONS ON LAND TO RECEIVE THE SUFFERERS

Police arrangements--Donations of money and supplies--Hospital
and ambulances made ready--Private houses thrown open--Waiting for
the Carpathia to arrive--The ship sighted!

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