Erroneous Journalism
During the Titanic’s terrible sinking, sensational headlines spread like wildfire, confusing, grief, and false hope to the victims’ relatives. The Belfast Telegraph assured readers that there was “no danger of loss of life,” while the Daily Mail said that “no lives were lost.” Because of the time difference, American newspapers published more detailed reports of the occurrence. Nonetheless, the disaster claimed the lives of about 1,500 people. The Titanic’s story continues to captivate people all around the world, with countless books, documentaries, and films devoted to delving into the event’s intricacies.
Erroneous Journalism
Living Dual Tragedies to Tell the Tale
Violet Jessop, a stewardess and nurse, almost avoided death in two of history’s most catastrophic maritime disasters. When the Titanic sank, the determined 25-year-old woman valiantly assisted other ladies in boarding lifeboats. Nonetheless, when she boarded the Britannic, her fortunes did not improve. It too sank after colliding with a mine planted by a German U-boat. Jessop somehow survived the crash, despite suffering a catastrophic brain injury that would plague her for the rest of her life. Jessop continued to work at sea despite her amazing ordeals until 1950.
Living Dual Tragedies to Tell the Tale
