Objects recovered from the bottom of the Titanic. Artifacts from the Titanic: the history of the ship and the fate of people. All that was left of the people were shoes

Tragic story The Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic more than 100 years ago, has been the subject of countless books. documentaries. More than 1,500 people died on the night of April 14-15, 1912, few know that along with those unfortunate people at the bottom of the ocean they also disappeared strange things.

In the early 1900s, electric health baths were all the rage. In fact they were so popular that even on board Titanic in 1912 there was one such device. Women were allowed to use electric baths in the morning, and men in the afternoon or evening. Passengers on board Titanic who wanted the privilege of dousing their body with powerful ultraviolet radiation had to buy a ticket for $1.

On board Titanic Four cases of opium use were recorded. In 1912, opium was already banned in the United States but was still a popular ingredient in medicine. However, pharmaceutical companies are required to label all medications containing opium. Opium use has decreased due to new regulations and it has become more difficult to import.

Oil painting

One of the most expensive items on board the Titanic was not a piece of jewelry or a diamond, but an oil painting by the French artist Merry-Joseph Blondel entitled “La Circassienne au bain”, painted in 1814, the owner of the painting Swedish businessman Mauritz Håkan Björnström-Steffansson, survived the crash Titanic, and then filed insurance claims for the painting, which he valued at $100,000; today the painting is worth more than $2.4 million.

Many people who made marmalade in the early 1900s. We used a special machine to precisely cut the fruit. Owner of the marmalade machine on board Titanic There was 27-year-old Edwina Celia Troutt, she survived. In the mad scramble to get to the lifeboat, Edwina was forced to leave her marmalade-making device on the ship. She later filed insurance claims for her lost car.

The Titanic was one of the most luxurious ships built at the time, so it was only natural that there would be a luxurious Turkish bath available to first class passengers.

Many ships of that time, whether ships or luxury passenger liners, kept cats so that the “whiskered” ones would exterminate mice and rats. Jenny the cat was the official mascot of the Titanic.

(On this photo not Jenny, but another similar cat on board the ship.)

Electric horse trainer

A gym on board a luxury ship doesn't seem strange. An interesting simulator “electric horse” was also on the liner, which models and simulates what it’s like to ride a horse.

Titanic transported almost 7 million pieces of various correspondence from England to the United States. One of these postal items was the manuscript of "Karain: A Memoir" by the famous Victorian author Joseph Conrad. The manuscript, complete with notes, was intended for New York Magazine by corporate lawyer John Quinn, who was a collector of original literary manuscripts.

Original taken from vesente in Titanic - a story raised from the bottom

During my New Year's stay in Estonia, an exhibition of recovered items from the Titanic was held in Tallinn. It would seem, what is the connection between them? The exhibition is temporary from 11/15/13 to 03/31/2014, which, as I understand it, is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the liner. Perhaps the exhibition will reach Russia.

In the meantime, what did I see at this exhibition?

The Titanic is a legendary story; the name alone attracts the attention of the public, in which Hollywood played a significant role. In particular, James Cameron, who directed the film of the same name, which grossed a seemingly unimaginable more than $2 billion at the global box office. Even after its death, the history of the Titanic continues to set records.

The beginning of the 20th century was a time of optimism and progress. The development of technology has given humanity such technological wonders as the automobile, airplane, cinema, telegraph and skyscrapers. Development international trade increased the movement of people, mail and goods. Ocean-going ships became larger, faster and more luxurious as the primary mode of long-distance travel in anticipation of the era of aviation.

In the 19th century, many went in search of better life overseas - to America. The main criterion for navigation was speed, and passengers sought to board the fastest ship. The size and speed of ships grew rapidly, but this aggravated certain inconveniences, such as strong vibration. By the beginning of the 20th century, the proportion of wealthy people among passengers increased, and comfort and luxury acquired the greatest importance.

Project Bureau

By the beginning of the 20th century, the speed of ocean liners had almost doubled compared to the mid-19th century, and already exceeded 20 knots (37 km/h). The Titanic was built fast, but not the fastest, since the Ufa Star Line was based on the principle that comfort and convenience are preferable to speed. The liner was supposed to cross the ocean at a speed of about 21 knots (approximately 39 km/h).

On April 10 at 6 o'clock in the morning, the crew of the Titanic, having boarded, prepared to receive passengers. A little later, the captain arrived and, together with a representative of the Ministry of Trade, they inspected the ship. Everything was in order and the Titanic was allowed to go to sea.

At 9.30 a train with second and third class passengers arrived at the port, and at 11.30 first class passengers arrived. The last captain greeted personally, accompanied by an orchestra.

At noon, after blowing three whistles, the highest achievement of engineering set off on its first and last journey. The Titanic was scheduled to arrive in New York on the morning of April 17.

I wonder if the history of the largest passenger liner at that time would have such a long historical trail if it had reached New York safely?

Some numbers:
- 53 meters in height.
-28 meters wide. It was possible to fit 8 Ford cars in width.
- 59000 hp - this is the same as 79 modern Lamborghini Veneno.
- 42 km/h was the maximum speed of the Titanic

In 1896, Schuyler S. Wheeler created the first electric fan with two blades. The electric motor rotated the shaft into which the rotor was mounted. At the beginning of the 20th century, fans were used only in commercial establishments and wealthy households.

“Thermotank” made it possible to heat the room with warm air. By turning the control knob, the passenger could change the amount of heat entering the cabin, setting the blinds to open, closed or an intermediate state.

In terms of comfort, luxury and service, the Titanic was comparable to the most the best hotels of that time and was rightfully considered a luxury “floating hotel”, making passengers forget that they were at sea. On board there was a swimming pool, a Turkish bath, a hair salon, a gym with exercise equipment, a squash court, a darkroom, luxurious dining salons and a cafe. Many first-class cabins had en-suite baths, and the most expensive suites had their own private promenade decks. The telegraph was a valuable opportunity that passengers actively used to communicate with their households.

At the beginning of the 20th century, all ship passengers were divided into 3 classes according to status. The first class included persons high birth, wealthy production workers, famous actors, singers and writers. They had the most luxurious cabins at their disposal. Second class passengers were mostly wealthy people with respected professions, such as university teachers, priests and officials.

The most significant part of the passengers - third class - were people going overseas in search of a better life. These were mainly impoverished workers and peasants. Passengers different classes on the ship they were separated from each other, they had separate rooms for spending time, their food was prepared in different places and they walked on different decks.

First class cabin

The Titanic could carry more than 750 first class passengers. All their cabins were spacious, finely decorated and could easily compete with the best hotels in the world. All cabins had baths, hot and cold water, and plenty of closets. Some first class cabins were connected to the salon.

The most expensive suite cabins cost $4,500 (currently 76,000 euros).

Hot water tap and floor tiles

The promenade deck, or "A" deck, was intended only for first class passengers. In addition to apartments, there were the most luxurious premises, including a reading and smoking lounge, and a cafe on the veranda.

Fragment of a bench on the promenade deck

Smoking salon

If the smoking lounge was intended for first class men, then the reading room was for first class women. Comfort was created by Gregorian-style furniture, molded cornices and a fireplace.

Traveling ladies, sitting in the warmth of the fireplace, could read their favorite novels here, write letters, and watch what was happening on the promenade deck through the window.

Reading salon

The first class Turkish bath was one of the most comfortable accommodations on the ship. There was a steam room, a warm and cold room, a relaxation room and finally a massage room. The most innovative thing about the Turkish bath were the heated beds.

To give the rooms a more exotic look, curtains from Cairo hung from the portholes, as well as bronze lamps in the Arabic style. Entrance to the bathhouse was paid - 1 dollar (17 euros).

The main resting place was a 150-meter promenade on both sides of the deck. Here, first class passengers could sit on sun loungers or walk around, admire the sea and enjoy conversation. Also, the spacious promenade deck was favorite place the children of the passengers of the first: there was room to run.

On the Titanic, first class passengers had a superbly equipped gym at their disposal. There were two exercise bikes and rowing and riding simulators. You could use electric machines to massage your back and abdomen, and rent a tennis court for half an hour for $1. Fans of water treatments could swim in the ship's pool with heated water. In the whole world, such pools were only on two liners.

The internal main gangway of the Titanic was undoubtedly one of the main attractions. It was located in the bow of the ship, between the boat and salon decks, so that first class passengers could use it to move between the upper decks. The internal main staircase was crowned with a dome made of iron and colored glass, through which daylight filled everything around.

From the boat deck one could go down the main ladder to D deck, where there were first class lounges and dining salons. From there you could get to deck E, where some of the first class accommodations were located.

Titanic's second class cabins were comparable to first class cabins on other ships and priced accordingly. Second class passengers were offered various amenities that on other ships were only available to first class, such as an elevator, a library, reading room, promenade deck. The second class dining salon, located on the Titanic's salon deck, was paneled in 17th-century oak and seated 394 people.

For this reason, the table here was served in several shifts. During the first meal, many second class passengers thought they had accidentally wandered into the first class cabin. Since the galleys for first and second class on the liner were combined, second class passengers ate almost the same as first class passengers.

Baking utensils made of refractory clay. The dishes were stored in a closet; over time, the closet fell apart and the dishes remained lying at the bottom in the sand.

The 3rd class passengers were mainly emigrants of different nationalities. Before boarding the ship, third class passengers were required to undergo a medical examination and check for lice.

Third class cabins

The interior of the third class mess hall was simple, but the hall could accommodate more than 470 people. While other ships had benches screwed to the floor, the Titanic had comfortable chairs that created the atmosphere of an inexpensive restaurant. The choice of dishes was not as rich as in first and second class, but the portions were large and tasty.

There were 4 meals offered daily - tomorrow, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Tomorrow consisted of a boiled egg, oatmeal, bread and marmalade. There was soup for lunch meat dish, hot dessert and fruit. The afternoon tea included a hot dish, a light dessert and tea. For the evening they offered cheese, oatmeal jelly and coffee.

Crew. The ship's personnel consisted of more than 900 people, but the first voyage took place different estimates, 885. The crew was divided into three parts: the deck crew (officers and sailors), the engine crew and maintenance personnel. The hardest work was done by stokers and trimmers. More than half of the crew members were busy serving passengers. When designing the vessel, we proceeded from the principle that the non-service part of the crew should in no case interfere with passengers. There were only 23 women in the huge crew.

April 14, Sunday. It was the 5th day of the Titanic's voyage. People have already gotten used to the bustle, amenities and everything that the most comfortable liner in the world could offer. They were already preparing for their arrival in New York, which was expected in three days. It was easier even for the captain, since there was no mandatory inspection of the ship on Sunday.
Sunday was calm and quiet; there were no celebrations or dances on this day. A service was held in the first class dining room, led by Captain Smith himself. In the evening, a dinner party was held in honor of the captain at the A la Carte restaurant. As a rule, drills were held on the ships of the Ufait Star Line on Sundays, during which all passengers and crew members had to gather in certain places on the boat deck wearing life jackets. The captain of the Titanic canceled this exercise...

Ice warnings.

9.00 “Caronia”

13.42 “Baltic II”

13.45. "America"

19.42. "California"

21.40 “Mesaba”

22.40 “California”

Not a single ice warning, for various reasons, was transmitted to the captain's bridge...

In total, radio operators have received more than twenty reports of icebergs since departure. But they were perceived as advice, and not a real threat. The officers and captain were confident that in such weather in the Antantica they would be able to see the danger in advance. And yet, precautions were taken - the deck hatch in the bow was closed so that the light coming from there would not interfere with the inspection of the ocean surface from the bridge and from the mast basket.

Shift sailor. On April 14, 1912, Frederick Fleet stood watch from ten in the evening until midnight. Officers repeatedly reminded him and his partner, seaman Reginald Lee, to be extremely careful as the ship was in an area of ​​icebergs. The absence of the moon and the almost smooth sea made it more difficult to detect the iceberg than usual, because the iceberg was usually detected by reflected light or splashes from the waves.

23.40. A huge iceberg appears in the path of the world's greatest ship. The watchman strikes the bell three times and shouts: “The iceberg is straight ahead!”

The iceberg caused six small holes 90 meters long, as a result of which 5 waterproof compartments began to flood. More than 1000 liters entered the ship’s hull every second.

At the exhibition there is a large ice cube in which you can leave your imprint.

People in different parts of the ship heard and felt the grinding and impact of the collision in different ways. A few minutes later the Titanic stopped. If at first it seemed on the bridge that the worst had come to an end, the next twenty minutes revealed the seriousness of the situation.

After the collision, Titanic designer Thomas Andrews Jr. inspects the damage and tells the captain the fateful news: With two waterproof compartments flooded, the ship can remain afloat. It will withstand even four flooded compartments, but the resulting damage will lead to the inevitable death of the ship. Titanic is doomed. 25 minutes after the collision, the captain gave the order to put women and children into the boats.

On the night of April 14, 1912, the water temperature was North Atlantic it was -2 C. Salty water freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. Thus, the water was colder than the fatal iceberg. Most people did not drown, but died from hypothermia.

Help. The first to respond to the SOS message was the ship "Carpathia", which was located at a distance of 93 km. Having received a request for help, it changed course and, at full speed, headed towards the distressed Titanic, arriving at the scene four hours later.

The California ship was closer, 19 km away, and although they noticed missiles fired from the Titanic, the captain did nothing to come to the rescue.

Lifeboats. According to the original design, there should have been 32 boats, but their number was reduced to 20 because they took up too much space on the deck. However, at that time, according to the existing rules, this was more than enough: the maximum capacity of 20 boats was 1178 people, and it was supposed to provide 1060 seats.

Only two boats had the required number of people; the first seven boats had only 160 people. This is due to the fact that, by order of the captain, at first only women and children were placed in them.

Margaret Brown.

She took control of the boat when she noticed that helmsman Robert Hitchens began to behave inappropriately. She ordered other women to row with her and encouraged them with stories and songs.

Ilda Strauss.

The wife of the owner of Mary's department store refused to board lifeboat number eight without her husband. “We have always been together with him, and we will die together.”

Musicians. As soon as the passengers began to take their places in the boats, the ship's chief purser, Herbert McElroy, gathered the musicians and ordered them to play so that the passengers would remain calm. They played excerpts from different works, each time taking more and more cheerful passages. The musicians were private entrepreneurs, no one offered them to manage the boats, but also did not offer evacuation on the same basis as the passengers. None of them survived.

Bruce Ismay. The director of the White Star Line boarded collapsible lifeboat C while many women and children had not yet been evacuated. Climbing aboard the Carpathia, which came to the rescue, he demanded a separate cabin, from which he did not leave until his arrival in New York. Until the end of his days, he was haunted by universal contempt.

First class passengers: 199 slept, 125 died.

Second class passengers: 116 survivors, 168 deaths.

Third class passengers: 181 saved, 529 killed.

The Titanic lies at a depth of 4 kilometers, 740 kilometers from the island of Newfoundland. Having broken, it sank, and the bow and stern parts of the hull lie at a distance of 600 meters from each other. The bottom space between them is strewn with various objects.

The idea of ​​finding the Titanic was expressed back in 1912, but technically it was impossible then. The ship was discovered only 73 years after the crash, in 1985. A more detailed study of the wreckage confirmed the version that the ship broke into two parts, which was previously considered unlikely.

The company "RMS Titanic Inc" in 1987-2004, together with France and Russia, organized a number of expeditions to study and recover objects from the sunken liner, collecting over 5,500 objects from the day of the sea. During the 2010 expedition, with the help of deep-sea vehicles, the borders were determined archaeological find, the first echolocation image of the ship's location was compiled and high-resolution 3D video footage was taken, with the help of which scientists can explore the Titanic in a previously inaccessible way. Remote control modules connected to the mother ship via a cable collect data. Scientists still get the best visibility and perspective from inhabited bathyscaphes. The dive to the Titanic lasts 12-15 hours, of which 2-2, 5 are spent on the dive and ascent.

These postcards were found in a bag tied with ribbon, along with 120 more postcards from different places belonged to Howard Irwin.

Disputes over ownership began immediately after the discovery of the vessel, as it sank in international waters. After lengthy legal disputes, the exclusive ownership right was transferred in 1993 to the company RMS Titanic Inc, which retains it to this day.

The investigation into what happened began 4 days after the disaster. A special commission in New York interviewed survivors and tried to find out the circumstances of the disaster. The investigation lasted 8 days, but little was found out. A more thorough investigation was carried out in England. The conclusions and recommendations formed the basis for safety legislation.

Changes in maritime safety. After the disaster, radio operators had to be on duty in the radio room 24 hours a day and there had to be direct communication with the captain's bridge. The requirements for the design and construction conditions of ships, as well as the location and strength parameters of watertight bulkheads, were tightened.

And by the way, the New York Times called the Titanic unsinkable after its death.

The owner of a collection of antiques from the Titanic decided to put his expensive treasures up for auction. In total, the collection included more than 5,500 items: porcelain, fragments of ship fittings, money, gold and much more. All these items are tentatively valued at $190 million.

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1. This 17-ton section of the Titanic's hull is one of 5,000 items that will be auctioned in New York in April. The head of the auction house Guernsey's Auctioneers & Brokers, Arlan Ettinger, says that this will be one of the most ambitious auctions in history: “Who has not heard of the Titanic and is not fascinated by this story?” The auction is dedicated to the hundredth anniversary of the Titanic’s sailing from England to New York (RMS Titanic, Inc / AP)

2. By court decision, items cannot be sold as separate lots, and the entire collection must go to the buyer, who agrees to maintain it and show it to the public. In 2007, the collection was valued at $189 million. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

3. Archaeological documents and the only detailed map bottom at the site of the Titanic wreck. Research materials contain new information about the crash site and may become the basis for new expeditions. "We're opening up possibilities, opening up the Titanic for the future," said Brian Weigner, a spokesman for Premier Exhibitions Inc., which was involved in raising the collection from the bottom. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

4. Weigner and Ettinger refused to discuss possible suitors for the collection. “Anyone can like these items because many of them represent something very personal. And by reading the story of an individual, you get to know the tragedy as a whole.” This cherub decorated the stairs in great hall"Titanic". (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

5. Things from the Titanic have been shown at exhibitions all over the world. They were recovered from the wreck site during expeditions in 1987, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2000 and 2004. The company that held the collection for 18 years followed the wishes of shareholders to make money from the collection and put it up for auction. (Stanley Leary/RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

6. Items in the collection include personal belongings of the crew and passengers, such as this wicker wallet. (Michel Boutefeu/Getty Images)

7. Porthole from the Titanic. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

8. Ship's telegraph from the Titanic. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

9. Porcelain cup for first class passengers. (Stanley Leary/RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

10. Porcelain for third class passengers and crew. (Stanley Leary/RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

11. Porcelain for third class passengers and crew. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

12. Chandelier from the Titanic. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

13. The bow of the Titanic lying at the bottom. (RMS Titanic, Inc/AP)

14. Gold bracelet with the name "Amy" set in diamonds. (AP)

15. Binoculars. (AP)

16. Set of cufflinks. (GETTY)

17. Pocket watch of third class passenger William Henry Allen. (AP)

18. Third class passenger William Henry Allen's vest. (AP)

The Titanic passenger liner, having plunged into the ocean abyss, did not disappear without a trace and left behind many artifacts, valuable items, and family heirlooms that were on the ship at the time of the crash. Now all these things can be found in different parts of the world, at numerous exhibitions dedicated to the history of the largest steamship of its time, which sank a hundred years ago.

The wreckage of the ill-fated liner remained untouched until American maritime archaeologist Robert Ballard and his French colleagues discovered it on September 1, 1985, 325 miles off the coast of the Canadian island of Newfoundland.

In just over 25 years, about 5.5 thousand artifacts were raised from the ocean floor. The rights to them are owned by the American company Premier Exhibitions Inc, which organizes numerous tours called “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition”.

So, in Singapore already, timed to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The largest exhibition in the country, the exhibition takes place at the ArtScience Museum, located in resort complex Marina Bay Sands, and will be completed in April 2012.

At the exhibition you can see more than 275 objects raised from the bottom Atlantic Ocean from a depth of 3,800 meters, where the White Star Line ocean liner sank in 1912, en route from Southampton to New York. Many artifacts are presented in South-East Asia first.

Among the most interesting exhibits are a bronze cherub that decorated the main staircase of the ship, a chandelier that hung in one of the ship's restaurants, a silver lamp discovered in 1987, and a toothpaste container with a portrait of the young Queen Victoria. The exhibition also includes personal belongings of Titanic passengers, such as gold pocket watches, ties and suitcases.

Slightly smaller, but opened at the Natural History Museum of San Diego (California). Since February, its visitors can see more than 200 artifacts recovered from the site of the sinking of the liner. The exhibition halls display perfume bottles and porcelain with White Star Line logos. In addition, visitors can see the wreck of the ship, recreated cabins, inside of which are items that belonged to the passengers of the Titanic.

According to museum director Michael Hager, "This exhibition brings together the history of technology and the human drama that made the Titanic tragedy such a well-known event."

Another exhibition under the same name on Uzlovaya railway station city ​​and presented visitors with new rare exhibits. In total, more than 300 items are presented at the exhibition. Among the most interesting are White Star Line branded tableware, as well as personal belongings of passengers, such as jewelry and glasses. The found objects are placed in restored first and third class cabins, identical to the real ones.

It is much more important that the items presented at the exhibition are complemented by the stories and destinies of the passengers. Thus, some of the exhibition organizers are directly related to the history of the ship. Ed Follis, vice president of the Irish Museum and Cultural Center in Kansas City, which is actively involved in organizing the exhibition, would not have been born if his great-aunt had used a ticket to board the Titanic. Only recently did Follis learn that Nellie Finnegan had planned to travel third class on the fateful voyage.

The main exhibit of Marine (Massachusetts) is one of the world's largest models of the Titanic. The length of the model is about 8.5 meters.

In April 1912, along with the sunken Titanic, the unfortunate passengers of the giant ship went to the bottom. ocean liner and a wide variety of cargo. It is widely known, for example, that a Renault car, jewelry and books sank. Our review includes 10 lesser-known, but very interesting cargoes that sank during the disaster, and the incredible stories associated with them.

Fur clothes

On board the Titanic were three containers of fashion clothes from rabbit fur produced by the British company Dicking&Jones. They were bound for New Jersey and were paid for by The Broadway Trust Company of Camden. This loss and the disappearance of courier David Stepi with several tens of thousands of dollars and securities became the main reasons for the bank's bankruptcy.

Opium

On board the Titanic there was four containers of opium. It was transported by the American millionaire, businessman, and writer John Jacob Astor IV, the great-grandson of John Jacob Astor, who made his fortune in furs and real estate. Astor himself did not make it to America either; he died in a shipwreck. It remains to be noted that opium was contraband, since seven years before the tragic flight the US Congress banned this substance. True, this did not stop the Indians from using it to prepare all kinds of medicines and “invigorating” decoctions.

Chow dog

One of the first class passengers was New York stockbroker Harry Anderson, who was returning home with a dog of a rare breed at the time. chow chow. Anderson managed to escape by getting aboard lifeboat No. 3, and the chow chow drowned along with 8 other dogs who sailed with their owners on the Titanic. It is known that the insurance agency paid compensation in the amount of $50 to the surviving businessman for the loss of his pet.

Portrait of Garibaldi with his autograph

Second class passenger Emilio Hilario Giuseppe Portaluppi was returning from Italy to the United States. He managed to escape thanks to a lucky chance. Finding himself in cold water, he clung to an ice floe and drifted until a lifeboat picked him up. And his valuable cargo - portrait of Italian national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi with his autograph - drowned along with the Titanic. Upon arrival in the United States, Portaluppi filed a claim with the insurance company for $3,000 and received this amount.

Lecture notes

Young second-class passenger Sidney Clarence Stuart Collett was a theological student returning from England to his parents in Port Byron. Stuart Collett assisted the Rev. Mr. Carter in the second class cabin during the Sunday evening service on April 14, 1912, which was attended by about 100 passengers. It is known that after the ship collided with an iceberg, Collett helped passengers board the boats. He himself was saved in boat No. 9. Subsequently, he was paid insurance in the amount of $ 50 for the loss handwritten college lecture notes in 2 years.

Irish Farmer's Bagpipes

A 29-year-old farmer from Ireland, Eugene Patrick Daly, was also on board the Titanic. He was a third class passenger on his way to New York from Queenstown. It is known that he paid only 7 pounds 15 shillings for a ticket and played “Lament for Erin” on the bagpipes for his comrades along the way. During the disaster, Daly jumped into the water without a life jacket, wearing a coat, and managed to reach the overturned boat "B", from which he was picked up by the ship "Carpathia". For the loss of your bagpipes he received compensation of $50, and several decades later his musical instrument was discovered by divers at the site of a shipwreck. Patrick Daly said that on the road he always wore the coat in which he escaped from the Titanic for good luck.

Marmalade machine

In 1912 in England there were so-called marmalade machines, which were used for peeling and cutting fruits. Second class passenger Edwina Truett was carrying a similar device. Naturally, in the event of a disaster there was no time to save the car. The lady later brought suit, claiming damages of 8s. 5d.

Film box

The list of things carried on board the Titanic included film box for the studio The New York Motion Picture Company - one of the small film studios of which there were many East Coast before the entire film industry finally moved to Hollywood. No one can tell what was on the film; the film never appeared on the screens.

Suitcase with perfume

Among the first class passengers on board the Titanic was the head of the perfume company Sparks, White and Co. Ltd. Briton Adolf Saalfeld. In his leather suitcase there was 65 bottles of various perfumes. The suitcase sank to the bottom during the crash, where it remained for 89 years. In 2001, it was brought to the surface. Some of the bottles surprisingly remained intact and even retained the aroma. Modern perfumers are trying to decipher chemical composition of these long lost scents.

Manuscript

At the Titanic post office there was a package containing manuscript"Karain: A Memoir" by famous author Joseph Conrad. Conrad sent his manuscript to the collector John Quinn, but he never received it. This was the first version of Conrad's book, later published under the title Lord Jim.

What else was on board the Titanic?

It is known that they went to the bottom in the same way along with the Titanic.
Some other interesting items that went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean with the Titanic include: 856 rolls of linoleum, 1 container of cretonne, 1 box of auto parts, 41 boxes of filter paper, 76 boxes of dragon's blood (hard red resin), 1 barrel of earth, 1 a box with Edison gramophones and 2 barrels of mercury.

Continuing the topic - the creation of which determined the vectors of development of this type of ship.