The aftermath of the tragedy, in which nearly 1,500 lives were lost to the bottom of the ocean and never to be found again in April 1912, is preserved in photographs published in this 112-year-old newspaper.
On April 20, 1912, the front page of The Daily Mirror featured a picture of two women in the port city of Southampton, England – where the Titanic set sail – waiting for the list of survivors to be announced.
A newspaper containing articles about the Titanic tragedy was found during a house cleanup in the United Kingdom. Photo: Hansons Auction Company.
The article was titled: "Among thousands of tragedies, the Titanic sinking stands out as the most horrific tragedy in world history."
When the RMS Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912, it was the largest passenger ship and considered "unsinkable." But just four days later, the voyage turned into a tragedy when the ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m. on April 14. The ship sank in less than three hours, and there were not enough lifeboats for the approximately 2,220 people on board.
Charles Hanson, owner of the Hansons auction company, said the newspaper was discovered during a "house cleaning" at a property in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
The front page read: “Of the 903 crew members of the Titanic, only 210 were rescued. Tragedy followed tragedy for the city of Southampton, where most of the men lived, as this horrific disaster took mothers, wives and young girls from their lives.”
The front page features a picture of two women waiting for news of their loved ones. Photo: Hansons
“Yesterday was a terrible day in the town’s history. The list of those rescued was posted outside the White Star office, mothers and wives with faint hopes, and then their worst fears came true.”
"Of course, for some, this list contains wonderful news, but they have to restrain their joy in the face of the terrible grief of their friends and neighbors."
Inside, the newspaper opened to a double page with pictures of the people on board the ship.
The Titanic was considered "unsinkable" before it struck the iceberg. Photo: Getty Images
"The newspaper was found thanks to an elderly customer of ours," Hanson said. "She kept copies of newspapers covering major events such as the coronation of King George V in 1911 as well as the Titanic disaster."
This week, the newspaper sold for £34, described as "a piece of social history." Hanson also shared, "This discovery reminds us of many grieving families and friends, grieving mothers, fathers, and wives."
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