Alcohol-Fueled Survival
The Titanic’s head baker, Charles Joughin, survived the sinking by clinging to the ship and “riding” it down as it sank, then swimming for about two hours in the frigid waters of the Atlantic until being picked up by a lifeboat. According to Joughin, the substantial amount of whiskey he drank prior to departing ship helped him stay cool and afloat. In James Cameron’s film, he was played by Liam Tuohy.
Alcohol Fueled Survival
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Economic Inequality Indeed
The huge Turkish Bath was one of the Titanic’s most lavish and luxurious places. Only first-class passengers had access to the facility, which contained steam rooms and massage tables. The 700 third-class passengers, on the other hand, had to share two bathtubs.
Economic Inequality Indeed