Thirty lives were lost in the sinking. The Britannic's stored luxurious furniture and fittings were auctioned in Belfast in 1919 and ornate carved wood panelling from both the first-class lounge ...
Modern day cruise ships have more or less the same safety features that the Britannic had. What has changed, however, is the execution of those designs. "Those were such good innovations that we ...
Violet Jessop, known as the 'Queen of Sinking Ships,' remarkably survived accidents involving the Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic. A dedicated nurse and stewardess, she helped save many lives ...