The girl who didn't travel with Titanic

[isiswardrobe]

Perhaps it would amuse you to hear my own family history about Titanic, even if it is a short one. My maternal grandmother Greta’s family belonged to the working classes and in the early 20th century several members went to USA to try to make a more decent living. It didn’t take, by the 20’s they were all back in Sweden again, but in 1912 one of my

Comments

[christylee]

Wow!

[isiswardrobe]

:)

not a relative

[lauradi7]

I wonder how many ticketed passengers missed the sailing - there must be a list somewhere. The US ambassador to France and his family were planning to go, luggage already sent ahead, when he got recalled to the office for some official reason. Working overtime saved their lives.

Re: not a relative

[isiswardrobe]

There must be! I think they all felt very lucky that they didn't go!

[starlightmasque]

That is an amazing story! What a connection to a stunning moment in time.

[isiswardrobe]

I do wish I had a picture of her, it would be nice to have a face of her. :)