The Wreck of the Titan

Proclaimed as unsinkable, the world's biggest and most opulent ocean liner heads across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage — but a collision with an iceberg and inadequate lifeboats doom 3,000 souls to a watery grave. This grimly captivating novella was first published in 1898, 14 years before the Titanic disaster, making it an eerily prescient work that will fascinate both history buffs and lovers of adventure stories.

Proclaimed as unsinkable, the world's biggest and most opulent ocean liner heads across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage — but a collision with an iceberg and inadequate lifeboats doom 3,000 souls to a watery grave. This grimly captivating novella was first published in 1898, 14 years before the Titanic disaster, making it an eerily prescient work that will fascinate both history buffs and lovers of adventure stories.

It was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men. In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization. On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists. The same professional standard applied to the personnel of the engine-room, and the steward's department was equal to that of a first-class hotel. The Wreck of the Titan by Morgan Robertson

It was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men. In her construction and maintenance were involved every science, profession, and trade known to civilization. On her bridge were officers, who, besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, had passed rigid examinations in all studies that pertained to the winds, tides, currents, and geography of the sea; they were not only seamen, but scientists. The same professional standard applied to the personnel of the engine-room, and the steward's department was equal to that of a first-class hotel. The Wreck of the Titan by Morgan Robertson