The thought of the tragedy with which his name will always be associated, was constantly in his mind. The writing of his book involved a great deal of intimate correspondence, with the perpetual revival of painful memories. He made no effort to evade this strain: it was part of the task that he had undertaken. He felt strongly that the work he was doing was absolutely necessary, and could not be neglected. It was both a public service and a private duty. Simply and sincerely, he dedicated himself to that service and duty. And now, he has done his work, and lived his life, and gone out into the light beyond the darkness. His country has lost a very gallant gentleman. The world has one more legend of brave deeds. Transcriber’s Note Hyphenation has been made consistent. Punctuation errors have been repaired. The footnote on page 28 states “See page --”. Presumably a page number should have been inserted, but was not, and it is preserved as printed. Page 259 includes the phrase “an ever-ending meadow.” This is probably a typesetting error and should read “a never-ending meadow,” but it is preserved as printed. Where there were inconsistencies in the spelling of proper names, they have been made consistent, with reference to published editions of the two Titanic enquiries and other primary sources, as follows: Page 40--Cassobeer amended to Cassebeer--... made in my presence by Mrs. H. A. Cassebeer, ... Page 64--Whitely amended to Whiteley--... interview of a Saloon Steward, Thomas Whiteley, ... Page 178--Roberts amended to Robert--Neither my aunt, Mrs. Robert, my cousin, ... Page 183--Symon amended to Symons--Senator Perkins (addressing Perkis, Symons and Hogg:) Page 185--Symon amended to Symons--You did not get any orders, Mr. Symons ... Page 185--Symon amended to Symons--Mr. Symons: No, sir; there were no more ... Page 185--Symon amended to Symons--As I understand it, Mr. Symons pulled away ... Page 185--Symon amended to Symons--Mr. Symons made no reply. Page 209--Navatil amended to Navratil--... everybody was looking for (the Navratil children). Page 262--Francetelli amended to Francatelli--... Lady Duff Gordon and maid (Miss Francatelli). Page 268--Soloman amended to Solomon--A man named A. L. Solomon also asked ... Page 269--Hendricksen amended to Hendrickson--Charles Hendrickson, leading fireman ... Page 269--Hendricksen amended to Hendrickson--Hendrickson recalled. Page 275--Hendricksen’s amended to Hendrickson’s--It was shown in Hendrickson’s evidence ... Page 276--Hendricksen amended to Hendrickson--... given in the first instance by Hendrickson, ... Page 287--Thessenger amended to Thessinger--There was Wheelton, McMicken, Thessinger, Wheate and myself. Page 307--Finley amended to Finlay--Examined by Sir Robert Finlay ...