Futility Or The Wreck Of The Titan (Hardcover)

Futility Or The Wreck Of The Titan is a novel written by Morgan Robertson, first published in 1898. The story is about the fictional ocean liner, the Titan, which was deemed unsinkable, but ultimately meets a tragic fate. The story is eerily similar to the real-life sinking of the Titanic, which occurred 14 years later in 1912.The Titan is described as the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, with all the latest technological advancements. However, on its maiden voyage, it strikes an iceberg and sinks in the North Atlantic, with a loss of many lives. The novel explores the events leading up to the disaster, including the arrogance of the ship's owners and the lack of proper safety measures.The main character, John Rowland, is a former naval officer who is hired as the Titan's chief mate. He becomes increasingly concerned about the ship's safety and tries to warn the captain, but his warnings are ignored. The novel also touches on themes of class inequality and the struggle for survival in a crisis.Overall, Futility Or The Wreck Of The Titan is a haunting and prophetic tale, which has been compared to the actual sinking of the Titanic. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of human hubris and the need for caution and preparedness in the face of disaster.An eerie 1898 story featuring the ocean liner Titan which sinks in the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. The Titan and its sinking have been noted to be very similar to the RMS Titanic which sank fourteen years later.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.