Flashcards on Wreck of the Titan 1898

Study Notes

The narrative surrounding the Wreck of the Titan was penned in 1898, years before the Titanic disaster.
Prophetic elements exist within the story, as it eerily parallels the Titanic tragedy that occurred in 1912.

An early critical error was the Titanic nearly colliding with another vessel prior to the fateful iceberg encounter.
The officer steering the Titanic was notably inexperienced, aged only 22 with a mere 9 months of training.

Vital iceberg warnings were ignored or dismissed, significantly contributing to the sinking.
During a crucial moment, Captain of the Californian was irritated by the radio operator's attempts to relay iceberg warnings and dismissed him rudely with "Shut up, shut up! I'm busy!"

The crash occurred under challenging conditions; it was cold and dark, preventing crew members from spotting the impending disaster.
An officer on duty failed to bring binoculars, limiting their ability to observe dangers in the distance.

Ruth Becker was a young girl aboard the Titanic during the incident.
Jack Thayer was a 17-year-old boy among the passengers, representing the youth present during the tragedy.

Prophecy: A term for a prediction about the future.
Accommodations: Refers to provisions for rooms and meals, typically in hospitality contexts.
Adjoining: Describes something in close proximity or directly adjacent.
Indefinitely: Indicates a time frame that has no set limit.
Moderate: Suggests a state of being average or temperate, neither excessive nor extreme.
Novelty: Represents an item or idea that is new, original, or distinctive.
Feverishly: Characterizes an activity that is intense and driven by strong emotions.
Ghastly: Describes something that is horrifying or extremely unsettling.