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My name's Paul and I've been studying and researching the Titanic for nearly 40 years. My website is http://www.paullee.com/titanic
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If you like my work, buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaullee
Although we've never met, George Behe and I have been in contact for 30 years and his latest book, Titanic files vol.1 is soon to be released in the US: the link to the Amazon store is amzn.to/44H9HJX
The book was released earlier in the UK; the link is amzn.to/4bWhUgL
The book was released earlier in the UK; the link is amzn.to/4bWhUgL
September 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Although we've never met, George Behe and I have been in contact for 30 years and his latest book, Titanic files vol.1 is soon to be released in the US: the link to the Amazon store is amzn.to/44H9HJX
The book was released earlier in the UK; the link is amzn.to/4bWhUgL
The book was released earlier in the UK; the link is amzn.to/4bWhUgL
Richard M. Jones' book detailing the searches and dives on the wreck of the Titanic is out now in the UK.
The Amazon UK link is amzn.to/4fbg4KB
The book is released in the US in October
#titanic
The Amazon UK link is amzn.to/4fbg4KB
The book is released in the US in October
#titanic
September 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Richard M. Jones' book detailing the searches and dives on the wreck of the Titanic is out now in the UK.
The Amazon UK link is amzn.to/4fbg4KB
The book is released in the US in October
#titanic
The Amazon UK link is amzn.to/4fbg4KB
The book is released in the US in October
#titanic
Richard M.Holmes new book on the ships involved in the Titanic disaster is released on September 15th in the UK
The UK Amazon link is amzn.to/3ULGMQz
I'll post the US link when a release date is announced
#titanic
The UK Amazon link is amzn.to/3ULGMQz
I'll post the US link when a release date is announced
#titanic
September 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Richard M.Holmes new book on the ships involved in the Titanic disaster is released on September 15th in the UK
The UK Amazon link is amzn.to/3ULGMQz
I'll post the US link when a release date is announced
#titanic
The UK Amazon link is amzn.to/3ULGMQz
I'll post the US link when a release date is announced
#titanic
Tickets are now available for a talk by Mark Chirnside titled "Mutiny on The Olympic".
The talk will take place in PRONI on Monday September 8th at 7pm.
Tickets available here bit.ly/45u0Ugo
The talk will take place in PRONI on Monday September 8th at 7pm.
Tickets available here bit.ly/45u0Ugo
September 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Tickets are now available for a talk by Mark Chirnside titled "Mutiny on The Olympic".
The talk will take place in PRONI on Monday September 8th at 7pm.
Tickets available here bit.ly/45u0Ugo
The talk will take place in PRONI on Monday September 8th at 7pm.
Tickets available here bit.ly/45u0Ugo
Simon Mills new book on the Britannic is released in a few days in the US. Here's a link to the Amazon page:
#titanic #britannic
amzn.to/4jKP2v6
#titanic #britannic
amzn.to/4jKP2v6
May 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Simon Mills new book on the Britannic is released in a few days in the US. Here's a link to the Amazon page:
#titanic #britannic
amzn.to/4jKP2v6
#titanic #britannic
amzn.to/4jKP2v6
Lest we forget the tragedy of the RMS Lusitania. 110 years ago today.
May 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Lest we forget the tragedy of the RMS Lusitania. 110 years ago today.
Despite the somewhat morbid nature of this recreation, I hope you found it of interest. It'll return next year with more information, I hope! Meanwhile, my news postings will soon resume and I have a daily history feature running nearly every day http://www.paullee.com/titanic/index.php #titanic
April 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Despite the somewhat morbid nature of this recreation, I hope you found it of interest. It'll return next year with more information, I hope! Meanwhile, my news postings will soon resume and I have a daily history feature running nearly every day http://www.paullee.com/titanic/index.php #titanic
At some point during April 30th, 5th Officer Lowe visits the Italian embassy in Washington DC. He signs a declaration stating that, he wishes the word 'Italians' in his testimony to be replaced by 'immigrants belonging to latin races.' #Titanic
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
At some point during April 30th, 5th Officer Lowe visits the Italian embassy in Washington DC. He signs a declaration stating that, he wishes the word 'Italians' in his testimony to be replaced by 'immigrants belonging to latin races.' #Titanic
The last member of the #Titanic's roster to head home was Harold Bride. He last appeared before the US Inquiry on May 4th and left New York on the SS Baltic five days later, arriving in Liverpool on the 18th.
April 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The last member of the #Titanic's roster to head home was Harold Bride. He last appeared before the US Inquiry on May 4th and left New York on the SS Baltic five days later, arriving in Liverpool on the 18th.
Millvina's life is chronicled in the following book. Click on the link for more details http://www.paullee.com/titanic/TitanicLastSurvivormod.php
April 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Millvina's life is chronicled in the following book. Click on the link for more details http://www.paullee.com/titanic/TitanicLastSurvivormod.php
Eliza Gladys, better known as Millvina, would live to the age of 97, passing away on the 98th anniverary of the Titanic's launch. She was the last survivor, and her ashes were scattered at the ship's old berth in Southampton.
April 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Eliza Gladys, better known as Millvina, would live to the age of 97, passing away on the 98th anniverary of the Titanic's launch. She was the last survivor, and her ashes were scattered at the ship's old berth in Southampton.
While working in a Southampton Shipyard in later life, Bert met a fellow survivor who had been in the same lifeboat; 'You must have been the little boy,' he told him. Bert Dean would pass away aged 81, on April 14th, 1992, the 80th anniversary of the collision.
April 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
While working in a Southampton Shipyard in later life, Bert met a fellow survivor who had been in the same lifeboat; 'You must have been the little boy,' he told him. Bert Dean would pass away aged 81, on April 14th, 1992, the 80th anniversary of the collision.
Also on board the Adriatic was Eva Dean and her young children Bert and Eliza. They were returning to England after the head, Bert Sr. perished in the sinking.
April 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Also on board the Adriatic was Eva Dean and her young children Bert and Eliza. They were returning to England after the head, Bert Sr. perished in the sinking.
The days events concluded, Ismay and the crew were free to return to England. They would leave New York on the White Star Liner Adriatic on May 2nd and arrive in Liverpool on the 11th. In contrast to his treatment in America, Ismay would be greeted with applause on his arrival. #Titanic
April 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The days events concluded, Ismay and the crew were free to return to England. They would leave New York on the White Star Liner Adriatic on May 2nd and arrive in Liverpool on the 11th. In contrast to his treatment in America, Ismay would be greeted with applause on his arrival. #Titanic
To close the session, Gracie briefly returned to elaborate on a comment he had made regarding his sightings of fellow 1st class passengers Archibald Butt, Clarence Moore and Francis Millet on the #Titanic.
April 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
To close the session, Gracie briefly returned to elaborate on a comment he had made regarding his sightings of fellow 1st class passengers Archibald Butt, Clarence Moore and Francis Millet on the #Titanic.
One of these crew was assistant 2nd steward Joseph Wheat who was called to give evidence at the British Inquiry. There were two watertight doors on F deck in the area of the Turkish bath; he closed the inside door but to shut the outside one, he went up to E deck.
April 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
One of these crew was assistant 2nd steward Joseph Wheat who was called to give evidence at the British Inquiry. There were two watertight doors on F deck in the area of the Turkish bath; he closed the inside door but to shut the outside one, he went up to E deck.
The crewmen had no luck turning the plate and went to try another one (though it is not clear if they meant another wrench). Margaret Brown also saw the incident and said the crew treated the incident with levity.
April 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The crewmen had no luck turning the plate and went to try another one (though it is not clear if they meant another wrench). Margaret Brown also saw the incident and said the crew treated the incident with levity.
Harder was to talk of an incident when he went down to his cabin and saw four or five crewmen with a wrench. They were trying to turn a plate in the floor which would close the watertight door on the deck below.
April 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Harder was to talk of an incident when he went down to his cabin and saw four or five crewmen with a wrench. They were trying to turn a plate in the floor which would close the watertight door on the deck below.
Her husband Dickinson was the next witness. His wife had provided all the salient information, but he did offer one thing relating to the watertight compartments on E deck. The information came from George Harder, who would provide testimony the following week.
April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Her husband Dickinson was the next witness. His wife had provided all the salient information, but he did offer one thing relating to the watertight compartments on E deck. The information came from George Harder, who would provide testimony the following week.
Mrs Helen Bishop, another 1st class passenger, briefly testified. She had been awakened by her husband saying that the ship had struck something but going on deck, they saw nothing and a steward told them they were was nothing to worry about and that they had only struck a little piece of ice.
April 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mrs Helen Bishop, another 1st class passenger, briefly testified. She had been awakened by her husband saying that the ship had struck something but going on deck, they saw nothing and a steward told them they were was nothing to worry about and that they had only struck a little piece of ice.
Recommended reading - Gracie's and Beesley's 1912 books, plus Harold Bride's New York Times interview and sections from Lightoller's 1930s autobiography compiled into one volume. Click on this link: http://www.paullee.com/titanic/GracieBook.php
April 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Recommended reading - Gracie's and Beesley's 1912 books, plus Harold Bride's New York Times interview and sections from Lightoller's 1930s autobiography compiled into one volume. Click on this link: http://www.paullee.com/titanic/GracieBook.php
While he was at another part of the ship, there was one incident that deviated from calm. Lightoller told him that some steerage passengers tried to rush boat D and he fired off his pistol to get them out. #Titanic
April 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
While he was at another part of the ship, there was one incident that deviated from calm. Lightoller told him that some steerage passengers tried to rush boat D and he fired off his pistol to get them out. #Titanic
Gracie was also present when Colonel Astor was separated from his wife. Astor was denied entry to look after his pregnant wife but asked for her boat number so that he could find her later. #Titanic
April 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Gracie was also present when Colonel Astor was separated from his wife. Astor was denied entry to look after his pregnant wife but asked for her boat number so that he could find her later. #Titanic
He had been present when the attempt to coerce Ida Straus into boat 8 was made. Mr Straus didn't want to be made an exception to 'women and children only' and that he would share his fate with the other men.
April 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
He had been present when the attempt to coerce Ida Straus into boat 8 was made. Mr Straus didn't want to be made an exception to 'women and children only' and that he would share his fate with the other men.
Moody prevented men from passing a line to a lifeboat and Gracie passed four of his lady friends through (though he was later alarmed to find two of them still on deck towards the very end; he them - Mrs Brown and Miss Evans - to a boat but the latter would not survive the night).
April 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Moody prevented men from passing a line to a lifeboat and Gracie passed four of his lady friends through (though he was later alarmed to find two of them still on deck towards the very end; he them - Mrs Brown and Miss Evans - to a boat but the latter would not survive the night).