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Titanic History Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| 1961 - 1st class survivor Miss Alice Elizabeth Fortune died in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada at the age of 73.
1886 - 2nd class passenger Mr Laurence Gavey was born in Vale, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK. 1962 - Able Seaman and survivor Mr Albert Edward James Horswill died of cerebral thrombosis (stroke) in Humble, Texas, USA at the age of 83. He was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park on 10th April 1962, the 50th anniversary of Titanic's departure. 1892 - Assistant Waiter Sig. Alberto Peracchio was born to Carlo Peracchio and Luigia Accornero in Fubine (Alessandria), Italy. 1972 - Extra 3rd. Baker and survivor Mr Charles Reginald Burgess died at the age of 78. 1912 - Steward Mr John Brookman married Alice Brookman, who was not on the Titanic. Three days later he would leave on Titanic. |
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Sep 1999
Upon the death of Eleanor Shuman (at age 87) on March 7, 1998, there where
only six living survivors of Titanic; Barbara West (age 90) and Milvina
Dean (age 86) in England. Louise LaRoche (age 87) and Michael Navratil
(age 90) in France. Lillian Aspelund (age 92) and Winnifred Vatongerloo
(age 94) in the United States.
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Oct 1999
First class passengers enjoyed the most luxurious accommodations available
at sea, including reading and smoking salons, library, swimming pool,
Turkish bath, gymnasium, and squash court. Food and drink were served in
the elegant dining saloon, the more intimate a 'la carte restaurant; the
festive Cafe Parisian; and the chic Palm Court and Verandah restaurant.
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Nov 1999
Passenger Margaret "Molly" Brown, wife of Colorado millionaire, was returning from a winter abroad and excursion to Egypt with the Astors. Her heroism and selflessness during the disaster (she effectively assumes command of her lifeboat and persuaded the other women to help with the rowing) earned her the moniker the "Unsinkable Molly Brown."
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Dec 1999
The original design for Titanic called for 32 lifeboats. However, White
Star management felt that the deck would look cluttered, and reduced the
number to 20, for a total lifeboat capacity of 1178 people. This actually
exceeded the regulations of the time, even though Titanic was capable of
carrying over 3500 people (passengers and crew).
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