THE Kaipara Advertiser, AND WAITEMATA CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1912. THE TITANIC DISASTER.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 24 April 1912, Page 2

THE Kaipara Advertiser, AND WAITEMATA CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1912. THE TITANIC DISASTER.

The most terrible maritime disaster that has ever taken place in the records of leviathan shipping was flashed across the cable last week, and in all parts of the civilised world it became known that the monster White Star liner, the Titanic, had plunged headlong into the depth of the North Atlantic caivying with her, in majestic tragedy, a freight of human souls into the votex of the cruel waters It has often been declared by engineering experts, that in so far as the modern ocean greyhound is concerned, the risk of a serious accident happening — providing due precautions were observedwas a minimum, and such more particularly in view of the wonderful watertight compartments now in vogue. But, as has been rudely brought to bear on the minds of all interested people anent this vital question, it would seem evident that they are not totally reliable. It is, however, not for us to advance any theory at this precise stage as to the material cause of the recent appalling accident. Such will be the direct province of the Board of Trade Jnquiry at which, no doubt, some startling and sensational evidence shall be adduced. It is more propitious that we should extent to the- relatives of. the drowned a profound and heartfelt sympathy in their hour of trial. It is also infinitely sad to think that Captain Smith, the Commodore of a famous shipping company, and who had done such yeoman service for it, should have found his rest in atypical sailor's grave. Perhaps it was his wish. One never can tell.