In 1912, Southampton was a booming maritime city that was developing into the main ocean liner hub for transatlantic travel. As the largest, newest, and most luxurious ship afloat, it was big news if someone you knew was on the Titanic. The ship set sail with 908 crew, 724 of which were from Southampton. When the news that the Titanic sank reached the shore on April 15, families demanded answers about the fates of their loved ones. They gathered outside the White Star Line office that employed the local crew,…
