13. Alfred Crawford - Bedroom Steward

It was tradition onboard ships like Titanic to skip a certain unlucky number when labeling cabins, deckchairs, etc. Well, this practice clearly didn't make a difference, and it's officially October! So please enjoy episode THIRTEEN!

Last week we heard of Ella White's escape from Titanic including her frustrations with a pair of "Stewards" who didn't know how to row a lifeboat... This week, we hear from one of those Stewards...

Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC, a new podcast where we interview witnesses of the infamous Titanic disaster including modern experts, enthusiasts and even the survivors of the sinking. Like the century-old inquiries that came before us, we may never fully determine what really happened on that cold April night but you may be surprised to find how close our efforts will bring us to Titanic herself... 

Hosted by James Penca

Theme: Songe d'automne - Archibald Joyce
Recorded by Ege M. Erdogan (@egecomposer)

Titanic questions or corrections?
witnesstitanic@gmail.com

For more Titanic history, visit
www.discovertitanic.com
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www.titanichg.com