In a desperate bid to save as many souls as possible, the crew raised the ship's stern to signal for help. The flag, painted white with a red border, was a beacon of hope in the dark of night. But hope can be a cruel mistress, as the ship's fate was all but sealed.
As the ship went down, the band played on, but not before they found time for a rousing chorus of 'Nearer, My God, to Thee'
Read the Band's Final Performance Review