Wreck of the Titan

The Wreck of the Titan, originally published as 'Futility' in 1898 and revised in 1912, tells the story of a British ocean liner called the Titan.

The ship, considered unsinkable, meets its demise in the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg.

The novella follows John Rowland, a disgraced sailor who rescues a young girl during the disaster.

The story is notable for its striking similarities to the Titanic's sinking, which occurred 14 years later.