by Lady Kathleen | Feb 7, 2019 | Children of the Titanic
My paternal grandmother was a niece of the Wideners from Philadelphia. We had heard they were wealthy, but were astounded to hear how connected to the Titanic they were. Evidently Mr. Widener was on the board of the bank that financed White Star Lines. The night...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 6, 2019 | Children of the Titanic
I thought you all might be interested in reading part of a letter concerning a 3rd class passenger, Peter Sjoholt. He as one of my grandmothers (Karen Abelseth) travelling companions on the voyage. His sister as one of my grandmothers friends. “I met a 101 year...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 5, 2019 | The Stories Go On
Manned by John George Phillips and Harold Bride, the Titanic’s wireless room had been doing steady business since the ship had left port. The machine went down on Saturday evening, April 13th, and had not been repaired until nearly 5.00 a.m., Sunday, April 14th....
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 4, 2019 | Children of the Titanic
My Grandfather was a member of the Titanic crew. I wear a ring today that he was wearing when his body was found. He rests in St John Cementary Fairveiw Titanic Section, Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. His name is Frank John Roberts. Frank CaswellMy Grandfather was a...
by Lady Kathleen | Feb 3, 2019 | Children of the Titanic
My name is Alison Owen and my Great Great Uncle was a steward aboard the Titanic. His name was Richard Burke (known as Dick Burke). He was my Grandmothers (surname Henderson) Uncle, the whole story I do not know as I am attempting to try and trace his Daughter(who is...
