Tag Archives: Titanic

The 1904 General Slocum Disaster Had Survivors That Lived Into The 21st Century

Posted on June 14, 2014 by B.P.

Catherine Connelly & Adella Wotherspoon, General Slocum Survivors, Lived To Ages 109 & 100 The Story of The General Slocum Steamship Disaster June 15, 2014 marks the 110th anniversary of what had been New York’s biggest disaster and loss of … Continue reading →

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Was Only One Piece Of Baggage Saved From the Titanic?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by B.P.

The Baggage Mystery of The Titanic We continue from last week to look at the lesser known stories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. This time we examine the story of the one piece of baggage that seems to have made it … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Man Responsible for Titanic Mania

Posted on March 31, 2012 by B.P.

The Amazing Story of Titanic’s Last Surviving Crew Member April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. While the famous and infamous have had their Titanic stories told, one man’s remarkable story remains unexamined. Walter Belford first came forward … Continue reading →

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