The titanic biography book before it sank

The tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic was one of the most significant events of the 20th century, marking a pivotal moment in maritime history.

The sinking of the luxury liner was eerily predicted by Morgan Robertson in his short novel, "Futility: The Wreck of the Titan," written 14 years before the actual tragedy. The 1898 novel tells the story of the world's largest passenger ship, the 'Titan,' which sank after hitting an iceberg, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. 

The plot of Robertson's novel bears an uncanny resemblance to the real-world tragedy.

He accurately predicted the dimensions and key details of the ship, noting that the fictional "Titan" carried the minimum number of lifeboats required by regulations and could travel as swiftly as any ship in service. Given these similarities, it's unsurprising that the Titan also met a fatal encounter with an iceberg