tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4512383487709882716..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Today in History - The Launch of the TitanicLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20054133412514072062012-04-10T20:30:52.403-04:002012-04-10T20:30:52.403-04:00Barb, the water temperature was 28 degrees. I und...Barb, the water temperature was 28 degrees. I understand people died fairly quickly from the shock or from just plain freezing if they were in it.<br /><br />I don't think swimming to the boats would have worked. And I think the people in the boats were concerned about them capsizing if they let people on, too.<br /><br />It was horrific.DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85450486931697146942012-04-10T19:53:05.943-04:002012-04-10T19:53:05.943-04:00Having lived through a minor disaster (being caugh...Having lived through a minor disaster (being caught in a war in Lebanon) I know my concern was all for my kids and not for me. It was all about protecting them and being strong until I got them to safety. Once I did, I slept for most of the next few days. I imagine that would have been the same if I'd been on the Titanic.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18623198231370492472012-04-10T19:37:35.467-04:002012-04-10T19:37:35.467-04:00Whenever I think of the Titanic, I think of Molly ...Whenever I think of the Titanic, I think of Molly Brown. So practical. So real. I've always remembered her as a woman who was born poor, and promised to marry a rich man.<br /><br />However, she said later that when the time came, "I decided that I'd be better off with a poor man whom I loved than with a wealthy one whose money had attracted me. So I married Jim Brown."<br /><brAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66565507109962236072012-04-10T19:26:31.416-04:002012-04-10T19:26:31.416-04:00Even as the only Inky born without a history gene,...Even as the only Inky born without a history gene, I love the story of Isa Strauss. <br /><br />What would I have done if on the Titanic? I don't know--probably think about loved ones left behind. <br /><br />The practical thinking side of me wonders if it would be possible to jump off the boat and swim to the half-empty lifeboats. But that water was frigid, so I imagine chances of making it Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90143665485145161272012-04-10T18:26:49.635-04:002012-04-10T18:26:49.635-04:00Checked it out. it's tonight on PBS 8pm Storie...Checked it out. it's tonight on PBS 8pm Stories from the Titanic which promises to focus on the stories of the families left behind.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB14hExTbDMDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43621036986342031782012-04-10T18:10:04.009-04:002012-04-10T18:10:04.009-04:00looking forward to more on Thursday Susie.
I'...looking forward to more on Thursday Susie.<br /><br />I'd like to see a breakdown of the actual costs. With the flagrant wealth of the first class I am still shocked at the estimates of what a first class ticket cost. Prime time for the "Robber Barons" of the time -- all before income tax!<br /><br />Still there are so many stories left untold. Len Goodman (yes, Len from our DancingDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-81143002159859165342012-04-10T17:13:20.292-04:002012-04-10T17:13:20.292-04:00Touching post, DeAnna. As for what I'd have do...Touching post, DeAnna. As for what I'd have done on board the Titanic? I'm one of those who at the slightest bump would have been on deck, and if a steward told me all was well, I'd have ignored him, much to my family's embarrassment, probably.<br /><br />I would say something like Mrs. Strauss did, but, well...I write about what I think would have really happened had I been thereSusanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72405916035816020512012-04-10T16:57:54.249-04:002012-04-10T16:57:54.249-04:00The story of Isadora Strauss is so incredibly touc...The story of Isadora Strauss is so incredibly touching. Wow. I would like to think I would do the same, but I honestly don't know if I would. I do know I would give my seat to someone else if need be, but stay behind to die with someone else - even my husband - I'm ashamed to say I do not have an answer. But boy do I admire Isadora.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10521517341397180822012-04-10T16:24:42.937-04:002012-04-10T16:24:42.937-04:00This is the most famous shipwreck of all time. The...This is the most famous shipwreck of all time. The movie really did highlight the people you mention. I wept when they showed the mother from Ireland tucking her children in and telling them the story. Was it Brigadoon? <br />So many foolish mistakes were made during this disaster.<br /><br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a>Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47991570182497188892012-04-10T15:38:07.702-04:002012-04-10T15:38:07.702-04:00I leaned today that 500 of the over 1500 who died ...I leaned today that 500 of the over 1500 who died were either from or were residents of the City of Southampton. All were crew members. <br /><br />Now I understand why the people of Southampton feel such a connection with the disaster. Yet the crew who perished are all to often forgotten.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26630125408797247342012-04-10T15:11:44.483-04:002012-04-10T15:11:44.483-04:00Yes, isn't that awful?
It was just a bunch of...Yes, isn't that awful?<br /><br />It was just a bunch of little things that added up to a huge disaster.<br /><br />It's so tragic.DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60323606942259357082012-04-10T13:29:09.094-04:002012-04-10T13:29:09.094-04:00What bothers me most is the half empty life boats....What bothers me most is the half empty life boats.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-29962534241427063152012-04-10T11:14:12.024-04:002012-04-10T11:14:12.024-04:00I think I'd probably be hysterical, too. Then...I think I'd probably be hysterical, too. Then I'd be really practical.<br /><br />I don't know if I'd manage selfless though. It's kinda scary to think of.<br /><br />I know I'd be doing a lot of praying!DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10233388627075425342012-04-10T06:49:47.010-04:002012-04-10T06:49:47.010-04:00I am fascinated by Titanic, DeAnna, as we started ...I am fascinated by Titanic, DeAnna, as we started to discuss on Monday. I think part of it is that question that you posted. Disasters like this are the big testing group of the human spirit. <br /><br />In our daily lives we make choices small or large. Probably in our lifetimes we will each make large ones that will affect the rest of that life, but to think about how we'd react to this Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com