The sinking of the Titanic is exhibited in a manner in this drama that was British that was stressed. The disaster is portrayed largely from the view of the 2nd officer, Charles Lightoller of the ocean liner. Despite lots of warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going in a steady clip. When an iceberg is finally hit by the boat, passengers and the crew detect they lack enough life boats, and tragedy follows.