_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._
"A finer fellow than Tommie never lived, and by his
death--unselfishly beautiful to the last--we are bereft of the
strong young life upon which such reliance had come to be
placed by us elders who loved and needed him."
_Copy of Letter received by Mrs. Thomas Andrews, Jun., from
Mr. Bruce Ismay._
30 JAMES STREET,
LIVERPOOL, _31st May_, 1912.