📢 Titanic in Images: The Illustrated London News’ Eyewitness Account of History’s Greatest Maritime Disaster

🖋️ Explore a compelling collection of Titanic-related illustrations and photographs from The Illustrated London News. Witness the grandeur of the ship, the fateful collision, heroic rescues, and the aftermath of history’s greatest maritime disaster. Ideal for students, teachers, genealogists, and historians.

The Illustrated London News was Focused on articles not exceeding 1100 words in length, on subjects of general interest and news value. Some short-stories, not exceeding 4000 words, and an occasional serial is used.

Images pertaining to the Titanic disaster or its aftermath, published in The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine. Founded by Herbert Ingram, it appeared weekly until 1971, then less frequently thereafter, and ceased publication in 2003.

Review and Summary: Titanic Images - The Illustrated London News 🚢📜

Overview and Significance

This collection of images and illustrations from The Illustrated London News provides a visually striking and historically valuable record of the Titanic disaster. As the world’s first illustrated weekly news magazine, The Illustrated London News played a crucial role in shaping public perception of major historical events. The images in this article document not just the ship itself, but also the passengers, crew, aftermath, inquiries, and cultural impact, making it an essential resource for teachers, students, genealogists, historians, and Titanic enthusiasts.

For teachers and students, this resource serves as a primary visual document of the tragedy, supporting lessons on maritime history, journalism, and social class structures. Genealogists can explore rare portraits of notable passengers, while historians will appreciate the detailed insights into period fashion, ship design, and emergency response failures.

Titanic Fashions: This Delicate Black Taffeta Dress Is Adorned With a Fine White Lawn Jabot and Frills on the Sleeves, Along With a Velvet Bow and Buckle at the Neck. The Illustrated London News, 6 April 1912. GGA Image ID # 105aced918

Titanic Fashions: A Stylish Taffeta Gown Featuring a Panier Skirt and Long Lace Sleeves. The Illustrated London News, 27 April 1912. GGA Image ID # 102e8a6d77

A Ship Could Just As Easily Strike an Iceberg Similar to the One That Caused the Sinking of the RMS Titanic. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1011862e22

Passengers Walking on the Boat-Deck of the RMS Titanic in Cork Harbor Passing the Very Lifeboats That Some Would Subsequently Escape From the Sinking Ship. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1007f31e01

Signor Guglielmo Marconi - the Scientist Whose System of Telegraphy Brought Help to the Titanic and News of the Appalling Disaster That Overtook Her. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10145c39a9

The Palatial Appointments of the Ocean Liner Titanic, Sunk After Collision With an Iceberg. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1014778103

Passengers Staying Fit Aboard the Floating Palace: Cycling in the Titanic’s Gymnasium. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10eb2b4eb2

Luxurious Swimming Pool for First Class Passengers on the Titanic. for Those Who Like Exercise in the Water, a Swimming-Bath Aboard the Liner. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10eb38abb8

Entrance to a Private Promenade Deck From the First Class Parlor Suite - Part of One of the Two £870 Suites. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10ebcccd33

As Aboard the Wrecked Titanic: The Wireless-Telegraphy Room of an Atlantic Liner. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10144bcca0

The Ill-Fated Titanic, Which Now Lies Under Two Miles of Water Between Sable Island and Cape Race: The Biggest Ship in the World Shown in Section. Drawn by W. B. Robinson, Courtesy of the White Star Line. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1062b66a2e

The Largest Ship in the World, the £1,500,000 White Star Liner Titanic, Met Disaster on Its Maiden Voyage, Leaving Southampton for Its First Trip to New York. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 106319cf3e

How Many of These Notable Passengers on Board the RMS Titanic in the Great Disaster Can You Name? The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101479dfbe

Notable Passengers On Board the Titanic in the Great Disaster (L to R, T to B)

• Mr. Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Star Line
• Major A. Pruchen of the Canadian Rifles
• Major A. W. Butt, Aide-de-Camp to President Taft
• Mr. C. M. Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Railway
• Mrs. J. J. Astor
• Colonel J. J. Astor, The Multi-Millionaire
• Lady Cosmo Duff-Gordon (Known as Lucile) Wife of Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon
• Mr. Jack Phillips, Wireless Operator on the Titanic
• The Countess of Rochen was on her way to New York to meet her husband, the Earl.
• Mr. Daniel Marvin, Son of the Head of a Great American Cinematograph Firm
• Mrs. Daniel Marvin (She and her Husband, Daniel, were both under 20 and on their honeymoon.)
• Mr. W. T. Stead, The Distinguished Journalist, Editor of the "Review of Reviews." was heading to address a meeting on the "World's Peace," at Carnegie Hall, New York on April 21.
• Mr. Benjamin Guggenheim, A Well Known American Banker and Multi-Millionaire. Mr. Karl H. Behr, The Lawn-Tennis Player
• Mr. Isidor Straus, A Member of Congress and a Multi-Millionaire Banker.

Among them were several American Millionaires, who represented Collectively Something Like £100,000,000 of capital.

In 2023, the relative value of £100,000,000   0s   0d from 1912 ranges from £12,310,000,000.00 to £115,900,000,000.00.

This may not be the best answer.

The best measure of the relative value over time depends on if you are interested in comparing the cost or value of a Commodity , Income or Wealth , or a Project . For more discussion on how to pick the best measure, consult the Tutorials.

If you want to compare the value of a £100,000,000 0s 0d Commodity in 1912 there are four choices. In 2023 the relative:
real price of that commodity is £12,510,000,000.00
labour value of that commodity is £47,590,000,000.00
income value of that commodity is £71,780,000,000.00
economic share of that commodity is £115,900,000,000.00

If you want to compare the value of a £100,000,000 0s 0d Income or Wealth , in 1912 there are four choices. In 2023 the relative:
real wage or real wealth value of that income or wealth is £12,510,000,000.00
labour earnings of that income or wealth is £47,590,000,000.00
relative income value of that income or wealth is £71,780,000,000.00
relative output value of that income or wealth is £115,900,000,000.00

If you want to compare the value of a £100,000,000 0s 0d Project in 1912 there are three choices. In 2023 the relative:
real cost of that project is £12,310,000,000.00
labour cost of that project is £47,590,000,000.00
economic cost of that project is £115,900,000,000.00

"Five Ways to Compute the Relative Value of a UK Pound Amount, 1270 to Present," MeasuringWorth, 2025 .

Crowds Gathered Outside and Inside the White Star Line Offices, Eager for Any News About the Fate of Titanic Passengers. Photos by Bureau and L.N.A. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101e71c624.

In the Sea-Lane the Titanic Sailed: Collage of Icebergs off Newfoundland Along With a Map. Photographs by Holloway; Map by Courtesy of the Daily Mail. The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1012a8fccc

Titanic Fashions: A Tea or Home Dinner Gown With Long Sleeves Secured by Silk Loops and Buttons. a Stylish Hat Is Adorned With a Feather Mount, and the Brim Is Turned Up With Dark Silk. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 102ee38cc9

Chair of the British Court of Inquiry Into the Loss of the Titanic: Lord Mersey, President of the Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Division of the High Court, 1909-1910. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1063285a43

The American Who Informed Mr. Bruce Ismay He Could Not Return to England Was Senator Smith, the Chairman of the Senate Inquiry Into the Titanic Disaster. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1063bef20d

In the Anxious Hours That Followed the Greatest Maritime Disaster: Scene at the Offices of Lloyd’s, the Famous Association of Marine Underwriters, After the Sinking of the Titanic. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1063f78f02

Mr. Charles Lightoller, the Second Officer of the Titanic, Miraculously Escaped and Provided Crucial Evidence to the Senate Committee in New York. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10640ed052

The Right Honorable Alexander Montgomery Carlisle, P.C., Former Designer of the Titanic and Former General Manager of Messrs. Harland and Wolff. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 106427d527

Bram Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) Was the Author of the Famous Novel “Dracula,” Published in 1897. He Served As the Manager and Confidential Secretary for Sir Henry Irving. Stoker Made Numerous Transatlantic Trips and Is Listed on the Passenger List of the Cunard RMS Etruria From 1886. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 106471c058

Prominent Titanic Passengers: Those Who Were Saved and Those Who Perished. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1014e1e3ab.

Notable Titanic Passengers, Saved and Lost (L to R, T to B)

• Mr. Howard B. Case (Lost). Managing Director, Vacuum Oil Company. Took a Prominent Part in Getting Women and Children to the Lifeboats. Described as "One of the Big Heroes" of the Disaster.
• Mr. Algernon H. Harkworth (Saved). JP, East Riding of Yorkshire, of Tranby House, Heula, East Yorks.
• Mr. Thomas Andrews, Jr. (Lost). Managing Director of Messrs. Harland and Wollf, Builders of the Titanic.
• Mr. John Harper (Lost). Minister of the Walworth Road Baptist Chapel, Leafos, Formerly of Faisley Road Baptist Church, Glasgow.
• Mr. Francis. D. Millet (Lost). American Artist. Painter of Many Well-Known Pictures, Including "Between Two Fires."
• Mr. J. P. Moody (Lost). Sixth Officer of the Titanic. A Native of Grimsby.
• Mr. Harold Bride (Saved). Second Wireless Operator on the Titanic. Reported to Have Dealth With a Man Who Endeavored to Remove the First Operator's Lifebelt. Gave Evidence at Senatorial Inquiry.
• Mr. H. G. Lowe (Saved). Fifth Officer of the Titanic. A Native of Llandwivs.
• Mr. William E. Carter (Saved). Former Senator from Montana.
• Mr. Charles Williams (Saved). Racquets Coach at Harrow. Reported to have Described how Captain Smith Swam to a Boat with a Child Before he Sank.
• Mr. Laurence Beesley (Saved). Writer of a Most Facid Account of the Disaster. A Former Science Master at Dulwich College.
• Mrs. W. E. Carter (Saved). Wife of Senator Carter. Well Known in American Society.
• Mr. Christopher Head (Lost). Former Mayor of Chelsea.

The Titanic’s Lifeboats Were Positioned Too High Above the Water. If the Sea Had Been Rough, It Is Uncertain Whether Any Lifeboats Would Have Safely Reached the Water Without Being Damaged or Destroyed. The Lifeboats Were Suspended Approximately Seventy Feet Above Sea Level. If the Ship Had Experienced Heavy Rolling, the Lifeboats Would Have Swung Away From the Vessel’s Side As It Tilted, and When the Ship Returned to an Upright Position, the Lifeboats Could Have Swung Back and Crashed Against the Ship’s Side. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100aab983f

Liners and Their Life-Saving Craft Before the Disaster: White Boats Represent the Number of Persons for Whom Boats Were Carried, and Black Boats Represent the Number of Boats Required for the Ships’ Full Complements. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100814f3ab

The Lifeboats the Titanic Carried and Those She Could Have Carried: The Ill-Fated Liner’s Boat Deck As Planned and As It Was During the Disaster. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10086f3baa

The Lessons Learned After the Greatest Maritime Disaster: Fitting a Collapsible Boat Aboard the Olympic. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1008a4f2da

S.O.S. in the Making: The Birth of Practical Wireless. With Sheet Metal Aerials and Earths: Signor Marconi Engaged in Early Experiments at His Father’s Villa in Pontecchio. Drawn by A. Forestier. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1064eb6c56

Tilted Straight on End With the Stern Vertically Upwards: A Parallel to the Titanic. This Illustrates the Rare Way the White Star Liner Foundered, Resembling the Sinking of the Steamship Hasland in the Manner in Which the Titanic Is Reportedly to Have Sunk. Drawn by Professor George Forees. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1065b98d5f

Called by S.O.S. and the Savior of Seven Hundred and Five Souls, the Rescuing Liner, Brought Across the Seas by Wireless to Aid the Titanic, the Cunarder Carpathia Was the Ship That Picked Up the Only Passengers of the Ill-Fated Liner. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100c056ad4

Collage of Scenes Depicting a Lifeboat Drill on a Steamship, As It Should Occur on Every Liner. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1008b55b11

Akin to That Which Struck the RMS Titanic, an Iceberg, Likely Part of the Ice-Field Encountered by the Ill-Fated Vessel, Was Photographed From the SS Tunisian a Few Days Before the Disaster. Photo by Illustrations Bureau. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1012190da2

In the Vicinity of the Titanic’s Collision With an Iceberg, Passengers on a Steamer Gaze at an Ice Field. Photo by Fridolin. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1066821c80

Titanic’s Brave Musician Heroes - Led by Mr. W. Hartley of Dewsbury. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101cf7267c

Brave As the “Birkenhead” Band: The “Titanic’s” Musician Heroes.

(L to R, T to B)

• Mr. F. Clarke of Liverpool
• Mr. P. C. Taylor of Clapham
• Mr. G. Krins of Brixton, Sometime of the Ritz Hotel Orchestra
• Mr. W. Hartley (Bandmaster) of Dewsbury
• Mr. W. T. Brailey of Notting Hill
• Mr. J. Hume of Dumfries
• Mr. J. W. Woodward of Headington, Oxon

• Mr. R. Brieoux of Lille (Not Pictured)

One of the most dramatic incidents of the great shipwreck was the heroic conduct of the band, which, led by Mr. W. Hartley of Dewsbury, continued to play up to a few minutes of the end. There have been conflicting statements on this subject, as on others connected with the disaster.

But of course, there is no doubt that In its helpful summary of the various reports, the "Times" said, "That the band played a bravely that other band in the Birkenhead during a great part of the time that the Titanic was sinking seems indisputable. "Nearer, my God To Thee." and other hymn tunes were, as reported, played for some time.

Then the music changed to something lighter (which would explain Bride's statement about the ragtime he heard, and continued until about ten minutes before the end. As they played, the bandsmen are said to have tried to fix on lifebelts. Not until they were flooded out did they give up their heroic and self-appointed task. In addition to those of whom we give photographs, there was Mr. R. Brieoux of Lille.

Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay, Managing Director, White Star Line. Drawn by A. C. Michael. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101d335631

The Crowd Outside St. Paul's Cathedral, London, at the Conclusion of the Titanic Memorial Service on 19 April 1912. Photo by L.N.A. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101f0406c4.

The special memorial service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on 19 April 1912 gave proof of the truth of Archbishop Tim's words: "Always in their hours of strongest feeling, men acknowledge that they need a church." In the choir sat the Lord Mayor, some members of the Cabinet, including Mr. Sydney Buxioe, President of the Board of Trade, the United States Ambassador and other diplomates, and representatives of the White Star Line.

It is the body of the cathedral; no seats had been reserved, and the rich and poor were together in the vast congregation, united in a common sorrow. The altar, stripped of all ornament but the cross and two tall candlesticks, was draped in black and white, and a black carpet covered the steps.

One hundred strong band from Keeller Mall were seated before the choir. The service was simple but most moving and impressive, especially the rendering of the Dead March in "Soul." Among the hymns were "Rock of Ages" and "Eternal Father, strong he save" -- the well-known hymn "for these in April as she was."

A Crowd Equal to the Number Lost on the Ill-Fated White Star Liner Titanic. Photo by Topical. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101fc2d5d0.

Titanic Fashion: A Charming Striped Silk Costume. This Dress Features Button and Hoop Trim, With a Neck Finished by a Lace Collar Edged in Velvet. The Illustrated London News, 11 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 102b3442f3

When Senator Smith Questioned Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay, the White Star Line Director, He Testified at the American Inquiry Into the Titanic Disaster. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1032087e3c

Titanic Survivors Were Welcomed Aboard the Rescue Ship Carpathia. Women Passengers on the Carpathia Sewed Clothes for the Survivors and Distributed Them. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100e2d545e

Rescued Titanic Passengers Aboard the Carpathia: Mr. George A. Harder, the Only Man Saved From Eleven Honeymoon Couples. Mrs. Harder Was Next to Mrs. Charles M. Hays, Whose Husband Was Lost. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10668bfd61

Out of Death, Into Life: Voyagers From the Verge of the Valley of the Shadow. Following the Arrival of the Carpathia, Which Brought 705 Survivors of the Titanic Onboard: A Meeting of the Saved With Their Relatives and Friends. Illustrated by Ernest Fuhr, New York Artist. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10679fdf5c

Just Before Their Rescue, Survivors Were Aboard a Collapsible Lifeboat From the Titanic, Being Rowed Slowly Toward the Carpathia. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1008b6f007

Survivors of the Titanic Disaster, Primarily Women, in One of the Less Crowded Lifeboats, Drawing Alongside the Carpathia to Be Picked Up. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10091c4c07

Saved by the S.O.S. Sent out, Titanic Survivors Are Shown in One of the Lifeboats Approaching the Carpathia. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100a01e0ea

Some Survivors of the RMS Titanic Disaster Have Returned to England. Photographs by S. and G. News Illustrations, F. D. Casey, and Topical. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA IImage ID # 101d9a8fcf

It Is Unusual for Crew Members to Be Charged With Disobeying Commands While Sailing on the RMS Olympic. Photographs by Illustrations Bureau. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA IImage ID # 10681301e1

Giver of the Titanic’s Death Blow: The Ice Which Sank Her. Sixty-Nine Miles Long and From Three to Twelve Miles Wide: The Great Ice-Floe Encountered by the Ill-Fated Titanic. Drawn by W. R. Robinson, After the Daily Telegraph’s Chart. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100a4107e8

Surviving Men and Women of the Titanic’s Crew Enjoy Time in Plymouth. Photos by Newspaper Illustrations, and C.N. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101dfca205

Folding Lifeboat Taken Aboard by the Olympic: Unfolding a Berthon Collapsible Lifeboat Thrown Into the Sea From a Vessel’s Deck. Drawn by N. Sotheby Pitcher. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10683ba80a

Stokers of the Titanic, Disciplined As Those on the Birkenhead, Calmly Awaited Orders to Save Themselves While the Vessel Sank Rapidly. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10687bd677

Illustration of the RMS Titanic, 15 Minutes Before She Sank. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1011850432

A collage honoring the survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster in New York. Photographs by Levick, S. and G., Thompson, and L.N.A. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 101de2f426

Enjoying a Relaxing Sunday Evening: Society’s Night out. Giving Their Household a Break: Dining at the Famous Berkeley Restaurant in London. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10689cbadd

Based on Material Provided by Mr. H. Senior, a Survivor: The Tragic End of Captain Smith of the Titanic—Moments Before He Declared That He Would Go Down With His Ship. He Removed His Lifebelt and Bravely Handed a Baby to Those Aboard an Overturned Lifeboat.The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1068e3bd08

This Image Is Based on Information Provided by Mr. J. B. Thayer, Jr. and Mr. H. Senior, Both Disaster Survivors. The RMS Titanic Met Its End After Colliding With an Iceberg. It Turned Upright and Plunged Forward Significantly As It Sank Into Two Miles of Water. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 106908038a

A Seaman, a Foreigner, and Women: The Crew and Passengers of One of Titanic’s Lifeboats After the Disaster. Based on Information Provided by Mrs. Cornell, a Survivor. (Evidence of the Discipline Aboard the Sinking Titanic: A Lifeboat Filled With Women.) The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100a0cd3ea

Our Artist infoRMS us, as we have noted, on the authority of Mrs. R. C. Cornell, that women rowed the boat seen in the foreground of the picture. With them was one seaman, and a foreign man who remained huddled up in the bottom of the lifeboat. From various accounts it is evident that women helped in the rowing of several of the boats, and Miss Alice Farman Leader, a New York lady doctor, has said, for instance, that the Countess of Rothes practically took command of the boat in which she was, while several women assisted, rowing in turn.

Numerous other cues of the valuable work done by women have been mentioned, and there is no doubt that many would have stayed behind, as did Mrs. Isidor Straus, had they been permitted. It has been reported, for example, that physical force alone got Mrs. Astor, Mrs. George Widener, Mrs. Jacques Futrelle, Mrs. John Thayer, and others into the boats. Mrs. Cornell was in the lifeboat which carried, amongst others, Mrs. Appleton. Their niece, Miss Edith Evans, gave up her place in an overcrowded boat and stayed on the ship.

After the Order “All Men, Stand Back Away From the Boats. All Ladies, Retire to the Next Deck Below,” Women Entered a Lifeboat From B Deck of the Titanic. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100acff1a2

The Man Who Saved Over 700 Lives by Staying up Late: Mr. Cottam, the Wireless Operator of the Carpathia As a Student. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 100c3ae183

Titanic Fashion: A Dress for Afternoon Tea. This Elegant Dress Is Made of Plain and Patterned Taffeta. The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 102ba920f3

King George V, Admiral of the Fleet, Is Visiting His Fleet for the Third Time Since His Accession. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 106949ca68

Lord Mersey Presided As Wreck Commissioner Over the British Court of Inquiry Into the Titanic Disaster. Photo by Bassano. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 10694eb034

Assessors in the RMS Titanic Inquiry. From Left to Right, Captain Arthur Wellesley Clarke, Professor J. H. Biles, M.I.C.E., Etc., Commander F. C. Lyon, R.N.R., Mr. E. C. Chaston, and Rear Admiral, the Honorable S. A. Gough-Calthorpe. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1069aa2ea9

The British Method: Images of the Inquiry Into the RMS Titanic in London. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 102e7668c7

This Piece Depicts the Liner Breaking In Two. It Was Created by a Survivor on an Overturned Collapsible Boat As the Titanic Was Sinking. Mr. John B. Thayer, Jr., Made the Sketches of the Stages of the Titanic’s Sinking While He Was in One of the Vessel’s Collapsible Lifeboats. Mr. I. P. Skidmore Later Filled Them in on the Carpathia, Immediately After the Survivors Were Rescued. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1069bcd788

The Liner’s Crow’s Nest: A Station That Saves Many Ships, Complete With a Big Bell to Strike and a Telephone to Report to the Bridge; the Lookout Men at Work. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1069cefc72

The Lifeboat and Its Story: Invented by Coach-Builder Lionel Lukin, Creator of the Insubmersible Boat. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 1069f62e9b

Titanic Fashion: A Dress for Spring Days. This Dress Is Crafted From Smooth-Faced Fabric, Lightly Draped on Both the Skirt and Bodice. The Blouse Features Lace and Muslin. The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1912. GGA Image ID # 102b8e3054

Titanic Fashion: Three Dresses That May Have Been on the Titanic The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 102bcc2a6d

Funeral Procession of Mr. Wallace Hartley From the RMS Titanic in Colne, Lancashire. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 101fe60747.

A Collage of Images Depicting Witnesses Giving Testimony About the Titanic Disaster. Images Include: (L to R, T to B) Lady Duff-Gordon, Seaman George Symons, Fireman Charles Hendrickson, Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon, Fireman Samuel Collins, Check Signed by Cosmo Duff-Gordon for £5, Seaman E. J. Horswell, Apprentice J. Gibson, Witnesses from the SS Californian's Officers and Men, and Captain Stanley Lord. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 102e492c7e

To Make Good Loss of Kit, A Cheque for £5 Signed by Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon dated 16 April 1912. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 106a6a2024

Officers and Crew From the SS Californian Waiting to Give Testimony During the British Inquiry to the Titanic Disaster. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 105cbe0564

The Story of Lifeboat No. 1: A Moment of Intense Interest at the Titanic Inquiry. Questioning a Notable Passenger About His Escape and the Events Surrounding the Lifeboat: The Attorney-General Examining Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 106ae17910

Titanic Fashion: This Exquisite Open Mantle Opera Cloak and Coiffure Is Pale-Blue Miroir Velvet. It Features a Pleated Fold Tissue Yoke, Fold Cord Edging and Loops, and a Band of Irish Lace. The Headdress Is Adorned With Pearls and Osprey Feathers. The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1912. GGA Image ID # 102bfe25e5

Where Disaster Met the Titanic: The Juncture of Artic Current and Gulf Stream: And Other Photographs Dealing With the Same Subject. The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1912. GGA Image iD # 106af7cd52

Titanic Fashion: A Handsome Dinner-Gown—the Corsage and Train Are Made of Delicate Lace, With Chiffon Sleeves and a Darker Satin Reverse. The Light Chiffon Skirt Has a Drapery of Darker Chiffon, Embroidered With Gold Beads. The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1912. GGA Image iD # 102bc81f9c

Engaging Content Highlights 🔍🖼

This article features several compelling images and illustrations, each adding depth to the Titanic story. Below are some of the most noteworthy:

1️⃣ The Grand Vision vs. The Tragic Reality

“The Largest Ship in the World, the £1,500,000 White Star Liner Titanic” (4 May 1912) 🚢

→ Highlights the Titanic’s massive scale and luxurious appeal, reinforcing the stark contrast between its promise of grandeur and its devastating fate.

“The Palatial Appointments of the Ocean Liner Titanic” (4 May 1912) 🛋️

→ Offers an inside look at the ship’s first-class accommodations, which were among the most opulent ever built for a passenger liner.

2️⃣ The Iceberg and the Collision

“A Ship Could Just As Easily Strike an Iceberg Similar to the One That Caused the Sinking” (4 May 1912) ❄️

→ A haunting illustration of the dangers lurking in the Atlantic, reinforcing the lessons learned from the disaster.

“Giver of the Titanic’s Death Blow: The Ice Which Sank Her” (18 May 1912) 🧊

→ Depicts the ice field encountered by the Titanic, making it one of the most chilling images in the collection.

3️⃣ Passengers and Crew: The Human Element

“Passengers Walking on the Boat-Deck of the RMS Titanic in Cork Harbor” (4 May 1912) ⚓

→ A powerful pre-tragedy image, showing passengers unknowingly passing by the very lifeboats that would later determine their fate.

“How Many of These Notable Passengers Can You Name?” (4 May 1912) 👤

→ A historically valuable portrait collection of key Titanic passengers, many of whom were lost.

“Titanic’s Brave Musician Heroes – Led by Mr. W. Hartley” (11 May 1912) 🎻

→ Honors the band that played until the ship sank, one of the most enduring symbols of bravery.

4️⃣ The Aftermath and Inquiries

“Crowds Gathered Outside the White Star Line Offices” (4 May 1912) 📢

→ Captures the panic and grief of the public as families awaited news of their loved ones.

“The British Court of Inquiry into the Titanic Disaster” (11 May 1912) ⚖️

→ Essential for understanding the legal and maritime consequences following the sinking.

“The Lifeboats the Titanic Carried and Those She Could Have Carried” (11 May 1912) 🚤

→ A visual critique of the insufficient lifeboat provisions, highlighting a critical failure in maritime safety.

5️⃣ Survivors and Rescues

“Titanic Survivors Welcomed Aboard the Carpathia” (18 May 1912) 🚢

→ A rare, emotional image of survivors receiving aid.

“Saved by the SOS Sent Out” (18 May 1912) 📡

→ A tribute to Marconi’s wireless telegraphy, which played a crucial role in saving 705 lives.

“Out of Death, Into Life: Meeting of the Saved With Their Relatives” (18 May 1912) 💔

→ A moving depiction of the reunions and heartbreaks that followed the disaster.

Noteworthy Images 🎨📷

Several images stand out as especially important for historical study:

✔️ “The Ill-Fated Titanic, Which Now Lies Under Two Miles of Water” (4 May 1912)

A detailed cutaway of the ship, showing its vast compartments.

✔️ “Illustration of the RMS Titanic, 15 Minutes Before She Sank” (18 May 1912)

A dramatic and haunting final scene of the ship.

✔️ “The Lifeboat and Its Story” (25 May 1912)

A historical look at life-saving innovations before and after the Titanic disaster.

✔️ “Based on Material Provided by a Survivor: The Tragic End of Captain Smith” (18 May 1912)

A powerful illustration of Captain Smith’s final moments.

For Students and Educators 🎓�

Instead of leaving comments, students and researchers are encouraged to use GG Archives materials when writing essays or conducting research. The visual storytelling in these Titanic images provides firsthand historical perspectives that can strengthen essays, history projects, and lesson plans.

Suggested research questions for students:

📌 How did the media influence public perception of the Titanic disaster?

📌 What do these images reveal about social class differences aboard the Titanic?

📌 How did maritime safety regulations change after the Titanic’s sinking?

Final Thoughts 💭

The Illustrated London News coverage of the Titanic disaster is one of the most significant visual records of the event. These images are powerful, tragic, and historically invaluable, providing a deeply immersive experience into the world of 1912.

This collection is an essential resource for understanding both the human and technical aspects of the Titanic’s story and its lasting impact on maritime history. 🌊🚢