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Four Tragic Tales from RMS Titanic
Stories of the families that were torn apart in the disaster
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The sinking of the RMS Titanic has to be one of the most devastating maritime disasters in history that claimed over 1500 lives in the freezing Atlantic waters. What makes any sudden disaster even more tragic is the untold story of the people affected — lost forever. However, through survivor testimonies, historical records, and years of research, we can glimpse the lives of some people who did not survive that fateful night.
With too few lifeboats, miscommunications with nearby vessels, and a massive ship sinking faster than anyone had imagined — a tragedy unfolded within just 2 hours and 40 minutes after the Titanic struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912. Below are four haunting and heartbreaking stories from that ill-fated voyage.
1. The Allisons
The Allisons — Hudson and Bess were teachers at the local Sunday School in Ontario and owned a stock farm where they built a small family home. Because Hudson was also a part of the British Lumber Corporation, the entire family decided to take a short trip to England to be a part of a director’s meet. At the end of their vacation, the couple and their two kids and newly hired staff…
