5 Reasons Why Traveling by Ship Is Awesome

Traveling by ship is becoming increasingly popular among tourists from all over the world. But why do so many people prefer this type of journey? In this post, you will find a list of top reasons to try traveling by ship and book your first trip right now. Before You Start Exploring The Benefits A …

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Titanic First Class Passenger – SPEDDEN, Mrs Margaretta Corning

Age: 40 Date of Birth: Place of Residence: Tuxedo Park, New York Embarked at: Cherbourg, France ( List ) on Wednesday, 10th April, 1912 Ticket Number: 16966 Price Of Ticket: £134 10s 0d Cabin Number: E-34 Class: First Class Passengers Destination: Tuxedo Park, New York Survived: Yes ( List ) Lifeboat Number: No. 3 Location Buried: Biography Margaretta Corning Spedden was traveling with her husband, Frederick Oakley Spedden, and their son, Robert …

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Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller of the Titanic

Charles Lightoller was born in Chorley, Lancashire, England on 30th March 1874, and a mere thirteen years later, he had already gone to sea. Lightoller’s early career at sea was packed with near-disaster and high-drama, which he came through unscathed, although it must have made a much better man of him. Charles Lightoller’s career with the White …

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Titanic Statistics

Titanic’s Flag of Registry British Date Titanic’s Keel Laid 31st March 1909 Titanic’s Launch Date 31st May 1911 Titanic’s Build Number 401 Titanic’s Length 882.75 feet Titanic’s Width (beam) 92.5 feet Titanic’s Height 175 feet Titanic’s Weight (displacement) 46,000 tons Titanic’s Crew 860 Titanic’s Passengers 2,500 Number Of Propellers 3 Outer propellers diameter 23.5 feet …

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Titanic Memorials: John Phillips, Godalming

Titanic’s chief wireless officer John George Phillips, pictured here on the right, was remembered in his home town of Godalming, Surrey, by the construction of the biggest memorial to a single Titanic victim, the Phillips Memorial Cloister, pictured here on the left. Upon leaving school, Phillips worked at the Post Office in Godalming, where he developed his radio skills …

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