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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