Earlier this morning, at 2:20 am, Titanic slipped beneath the frigid waves, taking many unfortunate passengers with it. Almost an hour later, the rescue ship RMS Carpathia reached the scene of the disaster and began taking survivors on board.
In the end, over 1,500 people out of the 2,200 on board perished in the sinking of Titanic.
Statistics are as follows:
78% of the crew died
75% of third-class passengers perished
45% of first and second class passengers were lost
68% of the total number of people on board were fatalities
The sinking of Titanic affected almost every corner of the globe. From Lebanon to Bosnia, Norway to Japan, the United States and England, and of course right here in Pennsylvania.
Titanic's legacy is one that will transcend time, captivating generations long after the ship itself is gone. However, it's important to remember that the story of Titanic is composed of the individual experiences of those who were there. By seeing through the eyes of passengers like Aminah Murbarik, William Carter, and the others we explored in previous posts, the real story of Titanic comes to life.
I wish to thank everyone who has joined me on this journey the last few days. Exploring Pennsylvania's connection to the Titanic has been an enlightening adventure; I sincerely hope it was for everyone as well. In addition, I also would like to thank those who shared stories and details that provided additional insight along the way.
If you are new to the page, I encourage you to check out the previous posts on passengers bound for Pennsylvania.
Information Retrieved From:
Tikkan, A. (2019). Titanic. In Encyclopedia Britannica dictionary. Retrieved April 9, 2020. https://www.britannica.com/
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