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Titanic History Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| 1958 - 1st class survivor Mrs Alice Silvey died of septicaemia in Duluth, Minnesota, USA at the age of 85.
1867 - 1st class survivor Mrs Annie May Stengel was born to Charles Morris and Amanda Ripley Morris in Brooklyn, New York, USA. 1918 - 1st class survivor Mrs Mary Aline Holverson died of kidney disease in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA at the age of 41. 1885 - 3rd class survivor Miss May Elizabeth Howard was born to William Howard (farm labourer) and Martha Whall Howard in North Walsham, Norfolk, England, UK. 1912 - After being detained for the American inquiry into the disaster, J. Bruce Ismay and Titanic crew members left the U.S. for England aboard the Adriatic. 1912 - Day 12 of the American inquiry into the Titanic disaster in Washington, D. C., USA. Witnesses called that day: First Class Passenger Mrs. J. Stuart White and Vice President of the Marconi Company of America John Bottomley. 1912 - The British inquiry into the Titanic disaster opened in the Wreck Commissioner's Court, Royal Scottish Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London, England, UK. |
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People: First Class: William Ernest Carter
The night of April 14th, the Carters were in attendance of a private party hosted by George Widener in honor of Captain Smith. The party was held in the a la carte restaurant. Many of the first class passengers attended this party this evening. After the ladies retired to their rooms the men retreated into the smoking room to play cards. After the iceberg struck, William Carter returned to his family and they went on deck and waited for a lifeboat in a group with other friends in First Class. After seating his family on Lifeboat 4, he and Harry Widener gathered together on the deck to discuss their options. Carter opted to make a try for a lifeboat and Widener opted to stay on the ship and try his chances there. Widener did not survive. Carter was near the Officer's Quarters as the collapsible boats were being launched. Collapsible C was loaded with women and children with much room to spare. Despite the vast amount of people left on the ship, very few were gathered near Collapsible C. After waiting to see if anymore women were to be found, Carter boarded the lifeboat - along with J. Bruce Ismay. Carter arrived on the Carpathia before his family did. When they boarded Carter did not recognize his son because a women's hat had been placed upon his head. Legend had it that J.J. Astor placed the hat upon his head when the boy was prevented from boarding due to his gender. William Carter died on March 20, 1940. |
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