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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: Mr. Benjamin Guggenheim


Born
1866

Died
April 15, 1912

Mr. Benjamin Guggenheim boarded the Titanic at age 46 with his valet, chauffer and mistress. He held ticket number 17593 and occupied room B-84.

After the collision, Guggenheim's steward had to struggle to get him into the lifevest. After going up to the boat deck, Guggenhim returned to his stateroom and changed into his evening wear and suggested his valet do the same.

A survivor reported that he overheard Guggienheim tell a fellow passenger that they were dressed in their best and prepared to go down as gentleman. He also took a moment to write a note, "if anything should happen to me, tell my wife I've done my best in doing my duty."

Guggeheim and his valet were lost in the sinking. His body was never recovered.





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