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The news of the Titan reaches Lloyds from "The Wreck of the Titan, or Futility". The news of the Titan's destruction reaches Lloyds in London, causing panic among underwriters. The Crier announces the event, and extras are issued.

Shortly after the sinking, over the next few weeks

The news of the Titan reaches Lloyds

The news of the Titan's destruction reaches Lloyds in London, causing panic among underwriters. The Crier announces the event, and extras are issued. A later cablegram gives the names of the survivors: the captain, first officer, boatswain, seven sailors, and one lady passenger—Mrs. Selfridge. Mr. Selfridge, the old gentleman, learns that his daughter-in-law is safe but his son and grandchild are missing. He waits anxiously for more news. Meanwhile, Mr. Meyer, a heavy insurer, is devastated by the loss. This scene establishes the aftermath of the disaster and the financial stakes involved.