In light of human error the greatest of ships ever built has a place forever engraved in history.Yet, it's precisely the incorrect history that forgets the 'classes' and the 'laborers' and those who were left widowed and or orphaned.
So many have focused on the powerful, wealthy, elite yet it's the other side that has not received much attention.
Those who shoveled coal into the bunkers with soot upon them were part of this group that were soon long forgotten. However, before we jump to conclusions we should seek to understand that perhaps it was more than an iceberg that took her down. Perhaps it was these bunkers that played a major role which wasn't mentioned here in this novel but has gained traction over the years of insightful journalism.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a24614/titanic-coal-fire/
It's truly interesting to understand the times were quite sparse with many signing up for the voyage to make a few bucks.
Many left families deeply rooted in poverty with wives unable to secure employment and the funds available were very slim.
It's quite an eye opener that deserves our undivided attention but still many unanswered questions remain.
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