2.25.2007

The unsinkable Margaret Brown.













The last photo of Titanic taken as it departed Queenstown, Ireland on April 11, 1912. And that is reputedly Lifeboat No. 6 approaching the Carpathia. Photo credits: maritimequest.com.


She didn't become Molly until the Meredith Willson musical. On May 29, 1912, as chair of the Survivor's Committee, Mrs. Brown presented a silver loving cup to Captain Rostron of the Carpathia and a medal to each Carpathia crew member. Photo credits: Colorado Historical Society.