First thoughts
CHRISTOPHER WARD’S book about his grandfather, who died at 21 years of age when the Titanic sank in 1912 with the loss of 1,513 lives, has produced a fascinating tale.
The luxurious ship — then the biggest in the world — hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. It had been considered virtually unsinkable and did not carry enough lifeboats for all on board.
