So died this noble man. We may hope that he lies, as indeed he might be proud to lie, in the great ship he had helped to fashion.
APPENDIX
At the request of the Family the publishers have inserted the following cables and letters which were received when the news of the disaster first became public.
Cable dated New York, 19th April, 1912, addressed to Mr. James Moore, Belfast.
Interview Titanic’s officers. All unanimous Andrews heroic unto death, thinking only safety others. Extend heartfelt sympathy to all.
JAMES MONTGOMERY.
Cable dated 21st April, 1912, received by the White Star Line
in Liverpool from their Office in New York.
After accident Andrews ascertained damage, advised passengers to put on heavy clothing and prepare to leave vessel. Many were sceptical about the seriousness of the damage, but impressed by Andrews’ knowledge and personality, followed his advice, and so saved their lives. He assisted many women and children to lifeboats. When last seen, officers say, he was throwing overboard deck chairs and other objects to people in the water, his chief concern the safety of everyone but himself.
Extract from letter written by Lord Pirrie to his sister, Mrs. Thomas Andrews, Sen.