Over the years, tragedy Titanic captivated the whole world, but few people know The emotional story of the dogs that were part of that fateful journey. Lately Titan diver accident once again shined a light on the Titanic, it is important to remember that this majestic ocean liner not only carried people and luggage, but also precious four-legged companions: dogs.
yes ok Most of the dogs on the plane belonged to first class passengers., which is not surprising, since only the wealthy could buy tickets for their beloved pets. Actually, a dog’s ticket price was equal to a child’s. According to the Liverpool National Museum, the total 12 dogs were registered on the Titanic when the disaster occurred.. However, some historians believe there could be much more, as details about the pets have been largely lost. most of them small breed dogs they were smuggled into the lifeboats with blankets or coats. Otherwise, they would not be allowed to go up.
Among the few survivors Pomeranian Lady, whose owner Margaret Hays wrapped her in a blanket to make her look like a baby. This cunning trick allowed the Lady to survive the tragedy and live until 1919. Apart from Lady, only two other dogs have survived: Sun Yat Sun, a Pekingese, and another Pomeranian whose name remains anonymous but belongs to Martin and Elizabeth Jane Rothschild.
Unfortunately, many other dogs weren’t so lucky. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, an Airedale Terrier, a French Bulldog, a Fox Terrier, and a Chow Chow are believed to have died, according to American Kennel Club records. Three more dogs also died, but their breed is still unknown. This hypothermia and choking They were the most likely reasons for his tragic fate due to the low temperatures of the water.
I, the Titanic captain’s dog
It’s interesting to note that One of the dogs on the Titanic belonged to Captain Smith himself.. However, this dog, a wolfhound named Ben, was not there during his fateful journey. He spent only one night on board before leaving, as Ben returned with the captain’s daughter to look after him as he sailed.
Ann Elizabeth Isham, an intrepid 50-year-old passenger, was traveling with her. great grain and visited him daily in the huts of the ship. Despite being aboard one of the lifeboats, Elizabeth made a heartbreaking decision: give up surviving to stay aboard the Titanic with her beloved dog.
At that time, only first class passengers are allowed to bring dogs on board. Among them are Helen Bishop with her poodle Frou-Frou; John Jacob Astor, a millionaire famous for his airedale Kitty; Robert Daniel and French bulldog Gamin de Pycombe; and Harry Anderson, with his food. Amid chaos and despair, poor Helen Bishop had to make a difficult decision to leave her beloved Frou-Frou in the cabin.
In an act of desperation and love for him Pets, John Jacob Astor has decided freeing all the dogs on the ship which only causes more chaos and confusion between passengers and lifeguards.
The memory of those brave and loyal dogs who lost their lives in the tragic sinking of the Titanic is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, even in the midst of luxury and splendor. Although more than a hundred years have passed since that holy day, we must not forget their sacrifices and loyalty. The dogs of the Titanic, in their brief passage in history, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew their history.