Character Analysis
Andrews was the ship's builder, and he's a total teddybear. Not literally—that would make this movie a lot odder, and a lot less Oscar-bait-y. (Ted and Titanic mashup, anybody?)
He's extremely kind and gentle with Rose (and, well, everyone) and does his best to help her whenever she needs it—for example, when she's trying to find where the Master at Arms would keep a prisoner so she can rescue Jack from drowning while under arrest. He also reminds her about the limited number of lifeboats available in the hopes that she'll leave the ship safely.
Andrews is completely devastated when he realizes Titanic is going to sink, particularly since he knows there aren't enough lifeboats to carry all the passengers to safety. Even though he was not responsible for that particular decision, he apologizes to Rose for his role in the catastrophe, saying:
ANDREWS: I'm sorry that I didn't build you a stronger ship, young Rose.
Aww, Andrews. At least you'll be remembered as the nicest rich dude in the Titanic-verse.