Bancroft, James W. Titanic

The greater Manchester Connection

The sinking of the RMS Titanic on the night of 14 to 15 April 1912 remains one of the most tragic disasters in maritime history. The ship collided with an iceberg during its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic, leaving behind countless heartbreaking stories of people who lost their lives or were changed forever. Greater Manchester in north-west England had a close connection to the Titanic, as over thirty locals were on board as passengers and crew members, most of whom lost their lives. "Titanic. The Greater Manchester Connections tells their stories. John Clarke, a Manchester-born band member, famously continued to play as the ship sank. Joseph Hyman, a Russian-Jewish passenger who survived, later opened a kosher delicatessen in Manchester called Titanic's". Chemist Adolphe Saalfeld had 65 perfume samples on board to conquer the American market. Although he survived, his perfumes were lost until they were rediscovered in 1985. Thomas Hart missed the voyage after his discharge book was stolen, which inspired James Cameron's card game scene in his 1997 film Titanic. The captains of the two ships involved in the aftermath the Carpathia and the Californian were from Bolton. The tragedy of the Titanic offers a glimpse into late Victorian and Edwardian society. Although the ship rests at the bottom of the Atlantic, its stories and legends continue to fascinate people around the world.