Browne left the Titanic when she docked in Queenstown and returned to Dublin to continue his theological studies. When the news of the ship's sinking reached him, he realised that his photos would be of great interest, and he negotiated their sale to various newspapers and news cartels.
After leaving the Titanic upon its arrival in Queenstown, Browne traveled back to Dublin to pursue his theological studies. When informed of the tragedy, he recognized the potential value of his photographs and subsequently arranged their sale to numerous newspapers and news agencies.