History, Passenger & Crew Biographies, and Lusitania Facts
Heron was a naval patrol boat that picked up sixteen people, thirteen men and three women, all from the water. Three of the men and two of the women were dead, while the last surviving woman, Julia O’Sullivan, was in a critical state of collapse. Heron brought 11 survivors and 5 bodies to Kinsale, the …
Frank Toner, from County Dublin, Ireland, was a fireman aboard Lusitania who allegedly also survived the previous sinkings of Titanic and Empress of Ireland. He was below decks when the torpedo impacted and led a group of men to the top, where he assisted women and children into lifeboats before jumping from the ship. He …
Julia O’Sullivan, 25, was traveling with her husband Florence O’Sullivan aboard Lusitania to return to Ireland after living in the United States for several years. Both Flor and Julia avoided boarding the a lifeboat that spilled and killed many others. Flor and Julia were separated when the Lusitania sank, but both husband and wife were …
John Preston-Smith, 28, was an unofficial member of the Royal Gwent Welsh singers. He was traveling with George Davies, William Hill, Gwynn Jones, George Lane, Dewi Michael, and Thomas Williams. Preston-Smith was from Southbanks, Yorkshire, England. Preston-Smith survived the Lusitania sinking was rescued by Heron. Contributors: Jim Kalafus, USA Michael Poirier, USA Judith Tavares Hildo …
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